Cardiac Failure Prognosis Calculator

       Cardiac failure prognosis has been considered to be poor in all studies that have been done to understand the medical condition. It is estimated that two thirds of all those diagnosed with heart failure die within 5 years of diagnosis. However, there are some who have been known to live for more than 10 years into old age.
The prevalence of heart failure is estimated to be around 4.8 million. The prevalence rate in America is around 1.76%. The prevalence of heart failure is about 2% among those in the age group of 40 to 59 years and 5% among those who are between 60 and 60 years of age. As the age goes beyond 70 the prevalence of heart failures increases to 1 in every 10 Americans. The mortality rate based on incidence is around 10%.
Individual heart failure prognosis is based on various factors. These include age, severity of symptoms, causes behind the heart failure, overall health, past history of diseases and family history as well. Lifestyle factors can dictate the prognosis for heart failure to a large extent. Those who have otherwise healthy bodies are able to fight back the negative aspects of the heart failure in a far more positive and aggressive manner than those who are laden with other medical conditions such as diabetes or high cholesterol or hypertension.

As the heart failure moves into higher stages, any kind of physical movement becomes difficult. The reduced amounts of blood that the heart pumps into the system start to affect other organs as well and over time the patient is unable to take care of himself. Over time the lack of adequate blood supply affects the other organs in the body and complications start to make treatment more difficult.
Prognosis for heart failure also depends on the stage that the patient is in. Stage A is described as high risk patients who are at high risk of heart failure but do not have a structural problem. Stage B patients are those who have a heart disease with asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction. Stage C patients are those that show symptoms of heart failure or have had an episode. The last stage D includes patients who are at the refractory last stage of the condition.
It has also been seen in some studies that prognosis of heart failure can be improved by living a healthy lifestyle and ensuring regular checkups. Heart failure prognosis does depend on lifestyle factors of the past, but it also depend s on how you treat your body once you have been diagnosed of heart failure.
Mild exercise under the supervision of a trained professional, heart healthy diet that is low in saturated fats and sodium, weight management and monitoring and other such factors can increase the probability of a longer life. Another extremely important factor in the prognosis is related to stress. The only manner in which cardiac failure prognosis can be improved or made to look positive is to ensure that the regimen provided by the doctor with regards to diet and activity is maintained strictly.