My dad has advanced CHF and it’s getting worse. He was sent home on hospice. Well he doesn’t want to give up hope that nothing can be done so I made an appointment with a cardiologist. I want him to have a final hear and said about his diagnosis. Now if doctor said that maybe something can be done but there may be risk, should dad proceed? Has anyone has loved one go through and have good outcomes or what should we expect? I need opinion from anyone that been through for themselves or loved one. Thanks. Oh he’s 83 years of age.
I am glad that you made an appointment with a cardiologist for your Dad. As others have suggested, have a note ready to give to the cardiologist's nurse so that the doctor can read it BEFORE he/she sees your Dad. CHF can be manageable depending on the severity of the CHF. No matter what the cardiologist says about your Dad's future, still have hospice evaluate your Dad. Some hospice agencies offer more than "care for actively dying people", they also offer Day Care or Home Health for those who aren't ready to go to an assisted living facility. Good Luck and God Bless.
Dad needs his illness reframed. Hospice is not " giving up" it's moving into treatment of symptoms mode. Chf isn't curable, but it is manageable. That's what dad and you need to focus on, I think.
Is dad on meds to manage fluid retention? Has anyone talked about an LVD?
Explore every option that Dad wants to investigate. Good luck to him!