How long can Eisenmenger syndrome live?

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Eisenmenger syndrome is a consequence of the development of a group of congenital heart diseases. Congenital heart diseases such as atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus can be shunted from left to right. As progressive pulmonary hypertension develops to organic pulmonary obstructive disease, right to left shunting occurs. When skin and mucosa develop from no cyanosis to cyanosis, it is called Eisenmenger syndrome. How long can Eisenmenger syndrome live? Let's talk about it

How long can Eisenmenger syndrome live?

Although the survival time of Eisenmenger patients is significantly shorter than that of the normal population, and the literature shows that the average life expectancy is shortened by 20 years, the natural course of disease varies greatly for each individual. Some die young, while others live to 70-80.

The life expectancy of the vast majority of patients can reach 30-40 years old, and many patients can still survive for a long time after diagnosis. There is a great difference in the epidemiological investigation of the natural course of Eisenmenger's disease in the literature. Some literatures reported that the 10-year survival rate of Eisenmenger's disease is only, but many literatures reported that more than half of the patients survived for more than 20 years.

Eisenmenger's syndrome is a contraindication to surgery. It is a chronic disease, similar to hypertension and diabetes. It needs long-term and continuous drug treatment. Drug treatment can prolong the life span and improve the quality of life of patients. It is an ideal treatment for these patients.

matters needing attention

Ensure rest, rational use of drugs, light diet, limit the intake of water and sodium, pay attention to supplement potassium, must inhale oxygen, do not do physical work. If conditions permit, combined heart lung transplantation can be considered.