Heart only working at 25% - what can one expect?

[Mikala43]

I'm going to assume she is older? Obviously not well from the number of medications, and not self motivated to prevent further heart damage.

This may sound... bad? But if she is elderly, why not let her live out her final days how she wants? You could put her in a home where they will ensure she stays alive, but is that a life?

[myrc60]

Originally Posted by myrc60

I have an appointment with cardio later this month. I'll ask.

I'm sorry! I forgot to ask. The FDA is pretty strict about off label use but it does happen.

My latest echo shows a decrease in EF and further regurgitation in the mitral valve. Sounds like an OR has my name on it again in a year or two.

[DanBev]

I had triple by pass 12 year's ago,heart attack,am 89,I have been on diuretic for salt removal,haven't had salt in the house for over 30 years,if faced with salt 300mg is my max.I ike this diuretic,furosimide because it also helps to keep BP in check.
The other day at 7pm my bp jumped to 146/57,I took 20mg furosomide and at 9pm bp was 120/54.There are other bp meds I take.

[Texas Ag 93]

Originally Posted by DanBev

I had triple by pass 12 year's ago,heart attack,am 89,I have been on diuretic for salt removal,haven't had salt in the house for over 30 years,if faced with salt 300mg is my max.I ike this diuretic,furosimide because it also helps to keep BP in check.
The other day at 7pm my bp jumped to 146/57,I took 20mg furosomide and at 9pm bp was 120/54.There are other bp meds I take.

If you're on C-D at the age of 89, you must be doing something right. Props to you my friend.

[Mad_Jasper]

Originally Posted by Clemencia53

Not me, but a family member

They are being seen weekly by cardiologist. Has blood work done weekly.

Back in the early 90s, I worked for a man whose 85-year-old mother had a series of heart attacks that reduced her heart function to 15%. She was not expected to live very long. She lived to be 97.

I am sure that her heart functions improved from 15% and I wish that I could offer insights on how she lived so long, but know that not all hope is lost.