End Stage Congestive Heart Failure Questions

1. What does "end stage" congestive heart failure mean for my mother?

   Heart failure is a serious condition -- but it's also one that can be treated with considerable success. I don't like the term "end stage" because many patients improve even if their overall heart function is poor. I've had patients who were labeled this way who have done well for years.
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2. What is the life expectancy for someone with advanced congestive heart failure?

   Anjilwing55, I'm so sorry you're dealing with so many health issues – not to mention the uncertainty you're grappling with. I wish I could give you the straight answer you so desperately need; unfortunately, it's not possible. I'm assuming you've asked your doctor to tell you how much time you have e...
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3. Do congestive heart failure and nausea mean the end is near?

   The nausea could be very concerning, but then again it might not be related to your father's heart failure at all. Fatigue and tiredness are typically symptoms of very severe heart failure, but they don't necessarily mean the end is near. Still, I'd recommend that your father be evaluated by his doctor, to see if other medications might help...
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