EF 20%, COPD, Weak & Tired, Temp 99

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Asked for Male, 75 Years

My father is suffering from ejection fraction 20% since last one year and in this one year he was animated in hospital 03 to 04 times for diagnosed access fluid in body, COPD and increased CO2. He becomes very weak and tired and does not stand up and walk by himelf. Often getting fever near about 99, low appetite & less sleep (sometimes excess sleep). Please tell us what the chances are of his survival and cure.

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Dr. Harmanpreet Singh Cardiologist 6 yrs exp Amritsar · Accepted Answer

Dr. Harmanpreet Singh

Cardiologist 6 yrs exp Amritsar

20% ejection fraction is quiet low. You need to optimise treatment for him from your cardiologist. Recurrent heart failure events should be taken care of.

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