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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
congestive heart failure
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congestive heart failure
by sisue, Apr 29, 2004 12:00AM
my husband echo test shows he only has about 10-12 percent of heart muscle. need to know what is the best procedure he should be looking for at this time, we are considering Resynchronization, he has now a pacemaker/defibrillator, his symptoms at this time is mostly cough, shortness of breath on stairs, small inclines, Do I take him to Cleveland Clinic for a different procedure and need to know what else is new there that would benefit him. He is on a lot of medication and has done pretty well with them. Heart affected on side, please advise
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-RCJ, Apr 29, 2004 12:00AM
sisue,
Thanks for the post.
What your husband needs is a thorough evaluation. Medicine has become advanced enough that we are often able to "tailor" therapy to fit the patient, as opposed to a one-size-fits-all approach. Resynchronization therapty is good for some, but not others. This approach really needs to be pursued at a large center with a lot of experience.
Seek counsel at a large center that you trust.
Best of luck.
Thanks for the post.
What your husband needs is a thorough evaluation. Medicine has become advanced enough that we are often able to "tailor" therapy to fit the patient, as opposed to a one-size-fits-all approach. Resynchronization therapty is good for some, but not others. This approach really needs to be pursued at a large center with a lot of experience.
Seek counsel at a large center that you trust.
Best of luck.
