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by charul, Jun 22, 2008 11:29PM
I HAD A HEART ATTACK AND LVEF IS 45 TO 50% WAS ADVISED ANGIOPLASTY WHICH WAS DOEN AND WAS SUCCSESSFUL . IM 46 YEARS OLD . GHOW LONG CAN I LIVE IF DUE CARE AND EMDICATIOSN ARE TAKEN ??
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by Tinu1959, Jun 23, 2008 06:04AM
To: charu
As regards heart condition you will live as long as any normal person. You need to take due care, as you have mentioned. Follow healthy lifestyle, take your medicines, control your diet and regularly walk/exercise as instructed by doctors. Go for necessary regular checkups. I am not a doctor but had suffered from MI and have a stent as well, with much lower EF.

Good Luck.

by kenkeith, Jun 23, 2008 02:36PM
To: charu
The fact you had an MI and your EF (estimate) is slightly below the normal range (55-75%) should not be any decisive factor in life expectency.  If you had a heart attack, it did very little damage if any.

What is determinant for longivity is the underlying cause and how successful is the medically treatment, genetics, heart healthy diet and lifestyle, etc. The probability is high that you will live another 20 yerars or more if determinants are favorable.
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