"Ray J is under doctor's orders to stay on bed rest, take all his prescribed medications and avoid drinking alcohol or smoking because of his damaged heart. The R&B singer, who revealed this week that his heart is pumping at far below capacity because of damage from his heavy use of alcohol and other substances, shared those directives with TMZ in an interview published Thursday. Doctors told him he likely has only months to live."
"Ray J told followers in a video posted Sunday that he wanted to "thank everyone for praying for me." "I was in the hospital," he said. "My heart is only beating like 25%, but as long as I stay focused and stay on the right path, then everything will be all right." He said elsewhere that his heart was beating at 60%."
Ray J is on doctor's orders to stay on bed rest, take eight medications daily and abstain from alcohol and smoking indefinitely. His heart is pumping far below capacity because of damage attributed to heavy alcohol and other substance use. Doctors warned that he likely has only months to live and advised preparation for the possibility of needing a pacemaker or defibrillator. He expects a follow-up appointment in two weeks for an update. He thanked supporters for praying and said he hopes to emerge stronger if he survives. Reported ejection fraction figures include 25% and 60%.
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