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Thread #74279 Message #1294334
Posted By: Big Mick
11-Oct-04 - 12:36 PM
Thread Name: Obit: R.I.P Christopher Reeve
Subject: RE: Obit: R.I.P Christopher Reeve
One of the Doctor's this AM indicated that once someone is on a respirator, life expectancy is about 7 years. Reeve lived 9 years. Apparently the effect of the respirator is that it puts a great deal of stress on the organs, such as the heart.