life expectancy

[chippy12345]

maybe a bit morbid but

does anyone have stats on life expectancy after 2 heart attacks and a icd fitted

first heart attack at 39 second at 42 icd fitted at 50 years

want to get my life in order

[Chappychap]

This is such a difficult one.

Before my bypass operation I wanted a clearer understanding of the risks. Some of my close family are actuaries, so I had access to analysis that's not in the public domain. Furthermore, although I'm not a practising statistician, I did graduate many years ago in a related discipline, so with a bit of effort I could just about navigate through what tend to be very technical reports.

But what quickly became apparent is that the risks have such a wide spread it becomes very difficult to relate them to one individual. For example, before open heart surgery you'll need to sign a consent form that quantifies your risk during the operation as approximately 2%. However, depending on age, co-morbidities, and many other factors the risk can vary from 0.15% to nearly 20%. Personally I'd argue, the 2% figure isn't particularly useful.

Similarly with heart attacks, the range of mortality outcomes is so wide that averaged statistics across an entire population won't add a great deal to either your knowledge or your decision taking.

Perhaps the better route is to recognise that yes, heart attacks will tend to reduce life expectancy, and with multiple heart attacks there's a compounding effect. But diligently implementing life style changes and medication can still deliver a long and healthy life. In other words, your decisions and actions today can materially influence your future health, so keep on trying to live as healthily as possible.

Good luck!

[chippy12345 in reply to Chappychap]

very kind and informed many thanks have a great christmas

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Dear chippy12345

I read and re-read your post for it to give me a clue to how to answer it. I certainly was not going to bypass your questions but for the life of me I did not know how to respond.

Then Chappychap, answered with a fantastic reply and I felt at peace.

My answer is simple, between the procedures you had, I hope you lived the best { at that time } your life could afford you.

And I promise that will continue if you let it.

I try not to dwell to much on what time I have left but to try to raise that time into its best quality.

Thinking of you

[chippy12345 in reply to Hidden]

thank you just been mad a grandad last year and another due in 2 monthsso much i want to do or shall i do what i normally do an put others first

save my money an give it to kids an gran kids

just a little lost

thank you for reply

[Hidden in reply to chippy12345]

Dear chippy12345

What a great person you are, of course you are right to think of your family { which I guess you do a lot } but you must think of yourself first.

That is not as selfish as it sounds, because once your the best that you can be you can give that best to whoever you want.

Is nice that there are people like you in this world.

Merry Christmas to you and all { and growing ! } your loved ones

[chippy12345 in reply to Hidden]

such a nice personthank you so much for your words really is appreciated

so glad i joined this forum has boosted me an gave me a kick i needed

thank you

[Heather1957]

I don't think it is morbid at all and TBH I think everyone should get/keep their lives in order as who knows when your number is up!!My dad's family have a history of coronary problems and I follow my dear old dad. My dad died at 52, his father at 47.

I had a bypass in 2017 at 59 years old and had 2 stents fitted in October so unless I get hit by a bus I know how my end will come.

I think all you can do is live a health life style and do all you can to keep the old ticker healthy by all means possible.

I am now 64 years old and have 'things to do' it is only the travel restrictions caused by Covid that is stopping me.

No-one knows when your number will be up, but yes, put things in order but enjoy life for as long as you can.

I know it is a bit of a cliche but there are seemingly fit and healthy people out there who are a ticking time bomb at least we have had a warning.

[chippy12345]

lol ill put them back in the cupboard maybe latter

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