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How long will a person with congestive heart failure live?

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Hello doctor,

I am aged 24-year-old. I smoke three cigarettes daily and drink once weekly. But I also go to the gym. I am active in physical fitness, and I do weight lifts at the gym every alternate day. Last week, I got chest pain while working out and was diagnosed with congestive heart failure with only 20 percent heart function. How long will I live? Will I survive with any treatment? What should I do to lead a better life now? Please advise me.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Muhammad Zohaib

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Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq is a skilled cardiologist with 13 years of clinical experience. He specializes in diagnosing and treating heart disorders, including congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology, providing comprehensive care for cardiovascular health.      

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Sorry to hear this. Please share your echocardiography and ECG (electrocardiogram), and I will ask some questions regarding your issue; only then can I tell you the prognosis. There are many causes of heart failure; some are reversible, but most are irreversible. Nowadays, there are lots of newer medicines that can improve the heart's function.

I hope this helps.

Please revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At July 19, 2022
Reviewed At October 4, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq is a skilled cardiologist with 13 years of clinical experience. He specializes in diagnosing and treating heart disorders, including congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology, providing comprehensive care for cardiovascular health.      

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Cardiology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq is a skilled cardiologist with 13 years of clinical experience. He specializes in diagnosing and treating heart disorders, including congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology, providing comprehensive care for cardiovascular health.      

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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