How much time do you have after congestive heart failure diagnosis?
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It varies with different people.  You need to talk to his doctor and treatment team.  Make sure after this surgery he gets some physicial therapy even inpatient rehab that should get his functional level up.   There are different drugs and treatments out there that can help to manage and improve his condition.  I have seen people with CHF live  a long and productive life.  It's a matter of learning to manage.  Make sure to get himself attached to a heart failure center in a reputable teaching hospital.
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Hi, I've had PVCs for many years and they come and go.  At first, I was scared to death and thought that something was seriously wrong with my heart.  After visiting the cardiologist and having a bunch of tests, I learned that my PVCs are totally harmless and most likely the result of stress.  I'm not a doctor, but I've had PVCs off and on for over 10 years and I can tell you that in the absence of other symptoms they're considered totally harmless.  Mine tend to come at night, right around bedtime, if at all.  Like you, I take vitamins (including all the ones you mentioned).  I would suggest you try taking some Magnesium, that seems to have helped me a great deal.  The other thing that helps is exercise -- cardio, and lots of it.  Oh, and by the way -- everyone gets skipped heartbeats, but not everyone notices them.  I think you can relax about your PVCs.  Mention them to your doctor at your next regular checkup, or if they return and suddenly get worse then by all means make that appointment sooner rather than later.  However, your PVCs are most likely just a nuisance.
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My dad was doing it the next day!  But, the experts say:\n\nAngioplasty procedures last about 1½ to 2 hours, although preparation and recovery times add to the total time. You usually can start walking within 12 to 24 hours after angioplasty. The average hospital stay is 1 to 2 days for uncomplicated procedures. You may resume exercise and DRIVING after several days. http://www.questdiagnostics.com/kbase/topic/detail/other/tx4303/detail.htm
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3 hours, if the patient is stable.
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be sure to let your MD know.  Could be dependent edema from the increased fluid loads given during the post op time, but could be signs of worse problems, such as a deep vein thrombosis- this could be lethal.  Also you might have CHF congestive heart failure, once again talk with your MD.  After that is done, you should be on a cardio rehab program that teaches proper eating, exercise and medication regiment.
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Need more information.  What was the reason for the hospitalization 2 weeks ago.  Were you actually admitted?  For how long?  What have your doctors told you about yourself?  How long have you had the symptoms you've described?  Has anything unusual or stressful happened in your life over the past 12 months?  Has your mesntrual cycle always/usually been regular?
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It's not a good sign or a bad sign. The techs are not allowed (under penalty of law) to tell you anything about the tests they administer....Only your doctor is allowed to talk to you about them. 10 days is about normal for scheduling a follow-up appointment, so don't worry yourself needlessly, until you can speak to your doctor and get the facts.\nGood luck!
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Hi well the recovery period is normally between 2-12wks,but some times some off the symptoms may continue up to 2 years,but if there is no improvement at all in 3-6mths is very unlikely you will recover.Good Luck
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My dad had autopsy and they took aabout a month to give out results. I think it depends on how busy they are. Obviously this is distressing for you. Maybe you or other famiy member could contact them to see how much longer you have to wait...Im sorry for your loss and will send some long distance healing for you
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Time to get a second opinion ASAP
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It can vary, depending on the severity, the triggers, your medication, your general health.\n\nI have gone with several minutes to several hours.  \n\nBut when I changed my work environment, I went from 10-15 episodes a day to 10-15 a year and that is only if I have a cold or something.\n\nUse your emergency inhaler.  If you get no relief, call an ambulance, they should have a nebulizer on board and if that does not work, they can get you to a hospital.   Don't panic.  It will only make it worse.\n\nBeen there...17 years and counting.
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I' m not sure why at this point someone has not addressed surgery. Is she being followed by a cardiologist? Unless something else is the cause of what sounds to be heart failure, it seems like her regurg. is finally become symptomatic. Has no one approached her about surgery? Has she been told for some reason that she is inoperable? You definetely don't want to jump into surgery if you dont need to. I feel like I need more info to adequately answer your question though. What I would do is direct these questions towards her doctor, preferably a cardiologist. Has she had a heart cath yet?  If not, maybe see if its time. Email me if you find out more or if you have anymore questions. Im a RN in the cardiovascular ICU, I specialize in heart surgery. Good luck to you guys!
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You don't mention how long ago that you had the stent placed and when you first noticed the pain (is immediate while you were still in the hospital?).  Also you don't mention if you are having other symptoms - shortness of breath, profound fatigue.  \n\nA few of thoughts.  If this were indeed cardiac you would expect a worsening of symptoms with activity  - why would it hurt at rest and not hurt MORE with activity?  After a stent is deployed people often will complain of "twinges" immediately afterward, usually promoted by moving - quickly passing discomfort in their chest - it is not serious and this will resolve on its own over the next week or so.\n\nSecondly it is not too uncommon that a person develops a reflux problem (esophogeal erosion) in the process of getting the procedure due to having layed on your back with no food for a long time and starting an aspirin daily.  It often is routine that a reflux medication (Protonix, Prilosec) be Rx'd as a precaution for about a month after the procedure.  \n\nThirdly, Plavix can cause stomach upset.\n\nFinally, in-stent restenosis is not entirely unheard of.  Though rare, it can happen and therefore should not be readily dismissed.  If there has been no change in your symptoms (progressive worsening) then call your cardiologist on Monday morning for further advice.  \n\nIf there have been progessive changes, go to your local ED for further evaluation and treatment.  I wished I had a dollar for every time a patient told me their heart attack "didn't hurt that bad."  The intensity of pain is a poor indicator of seriousness and don't take chances with your LAD.    \n\n95% LAD blcokage at age 42 should be a huge wake up call to you.  If you haven't been directed on lifestyle changes, seek the information and consider joining a cardiac rehab for further help.  Good luck and be well my friend.
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should be 72 hours. also depending on how much you eat and drink. been through that enough.
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if you are worried you should phone up the cardiology department you had the pacemaker fitted and where you go for your checkups.  It is impossible to give you much information as there are different types and models of pacemakers and it is important to  know what yours is set at.  they will prob say pop in and get it checked.  It will take 5 mins to check everything is ok with your pacemaker and to reassure you.
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if you are malingering, or they even think that you are, it'll be a LONG time.  One guy I knew, was put on med hold past his EAS because he'd been malingering since he'd gotten to his first unit.  Legit reasons usually process through in about six months, from what I've seen.
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That is really up to the hemodyalisis doc'. Each case is different. They usually try to hold off as long as possible because you can't  just stop once you start.