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Mygirl Asked July 2015

Any time frame on life expectancy?

Lady 85 has COPD and 2 heart valve leakage not a candidate for surgery.

Mygirl Jul 2015
I am not her caregiver. She is a close older Christian friend. I talke her shopping or she will drive herself. She has TIA'S her heart has enlarged and dropped. Two valve leaks along with COPD. She acts as though she is preparing too go. Her son in Florida told her he could not visit this summer maybe Christmas. It is though her doctor has sent her home too die. I do not want too loose her. I ask the question because I thought maybe I should tell her son she may not be here Christmas. A ball park time would be helpful after all I know she is in Gods hands but I know she would love too see her son.

GardenArtist Jul 2015
This really is a question best asked of a pulmonary and/or a cardiologist, or both. Are there any other co-morbidities?

What relation is the woman to you? Are you her caregiver and need help in developing a care plan?

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