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Tales of my imminent demise

Aging Well | Last Active: May 13, 2022 | Replies (27)

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@jdiakiw

When I told other doctors of mine, I must have 6 specialist treating me. They have all scoffed at the arrogance and stupidity of being told I have one year . While their view was mor dominant the one that sticks in your mind is this terminal one. There is an extensive literature : those with a left ventricular ejection fraction below 25% have 2-3 years life expectancy.

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@jdiakiw

Arrogance is a good description of the doctors who chose this arbitrary life limit. It certainly is understandable that this would be the discussion that is foremost in your memory. How long have had this low of an EF?