had massive heart attack, ejection factor is 30% now

[kittun]

hello.
my father had a massive heart attack on 10 january,2010,, he was subjected to rescue coronary angioplasty with stenting on 12 january at RCA, and also his LCA  still has a blockage of 100% and now his heart has an ejection fraction of 30%. i want to know about his future life i.e. how could he live a healthy life? (b) how long he can live? (c) is it possible to improve the ejection fraction from 30%? (c) what type of diet he should take and what kind of exercise he can do to loss his weight?
he is having diabetes(non insulin dependent).
thanks..

[kenkeith]

I had a silent heart attack 6 years ago.  My left ventricle was enlarged, 98% blockage of the RCA, 100% LAD blockage (collateral grown vessels provide a natural by-passs) and 72% blocked circumflex.  I was in ICU for 6 days with congested heart failure and EF was estimated to be 19 to 29%.  The RCA was stented and put on a medication regimen.  Currently my heart is normal size and EF is 59%.

My general health was good and I didn't/don't have a weight issue or diabetes, but with  weight loss and diabetes under control, proper diet, exercise, can be beneficial.  

[cblmn7]

first of all sorry about your dad alot depends on your fathers age on what exercise he can get. after my heart attack i went to a cardiac rehab which helped out alot . i also have diabetes non insulin there are alot of heart healthy diets on the internet. he should start by going for walks and walk a little further as time goes by. ejection fractions can improve. With good excercise and a healthy diet and follow his drs advice and take meds and as long as there are no other health problems and god willing your father can live a long time