@bcrast
I am not sure you are in the right group. MCC has a group for heart failure and cardiology. If you go to that group you will get a lot more information from group.

Having congestive heart failure is not a death sentence. I have had it since 2001. I am on great medication Entresto and Coreg. I also had a ICD/Pacemaker implanted back in 2006.

Now everyone is different and also very important to what degree you have CHF. What is your ejection fraction? Are you on any medications? What caused your CHF? Cardiomyopathy, heart attack?

What to expect? If you are at a major medical institution like Mayo, Cleveland Clinic, John Hopkins, etc. expect outstanding care and a plan specifically designed for you. Great medications these days so stay positive.