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Related: About this forumDoc asked me a bunch of questions.
He then added up some numbers and the told me I have a 21.3 % chance of dying in the next year. Seems a little high to me. Does that mean I have a 100% chance in 5year
I was planning on 15-20 years.
Well, it was nice knowing you guys.
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safeinOhio
Jan 2021
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Strange. Did they explain how they arrived at this number? I would seek a second opinion
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question everything
(49,165 posts)1. Strange. Did they explain how they arrived at this number? I would seek a second opinion
safeinOhio
(34,422 posts)2. I was in shock,
so I didnt think to ask. Asked about life style, family history, etc.
phylny
(8,611 posts)3. Shame on the doctor for not elaborating, even if you didn't ask him a question.
He should have given you ideas of things to promote your longevity, if nothing else.
Bayard
(24,145 posts)4. Sounds like he has a formula
You have to conform.
Looking at your avatar, are you a runner?
appalachiablue
(43,156 posts)5. WTH, never heard of this. Find someone for a 2nd opinion.
What's the place coming to? Try to have a decent Saturday anyway.
safeinOhio
(34,422 posts)6. Looked up "after visit report"
I thought he said one year.
10 year ASCVD Score. 21% sounds more reasonable now. That would take me to 81 years old.
GentryDixon
(3,033 posts)7. I'd find a new doctor. 😬