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Entresto. Would appreciate any discussion, pros, cons.
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Apr 4 11:46am | Replies (38)Comment receiving replies
I have been on Entresto for a year to address my heart failure. I also had persistent Afib for 4 years. I have been using Xarelto, Metoprolol for most of the time, switching to Amiodarone last Fall, Jardiance and occasionally a few other drugs for short periods. I had a cardioversion on Feb 5 and have remained in sinus rhythm this far. Last week I had a wireless pacemaker inserted into my right ventricle and one in my right atrium because of low pulse readings (high 20’s to 40’s much of the day). My heart failure was resolved just one day before the surgery. So with no heart failure and no Afib, do I need taking any medications? So far my cardiologist left me taking only Xarelto, Jardiance and rosuvastatin. May have me resume Entresto in a week. Any ideas that might help??
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I was diagnosed with HF back in 2001.
When you say your HF was resolved what does that mean? HF is usually diagnosed by a low EF (ejection fraction). Was your EF back to normal?
Amiodarone is a very strong and great medication but comes with toxicity. I was on it temporarily, so I am familiar with it. Check with your doctors about the dose you are on and being on it long term.
When you asked about whether you should take or not take a medication this should come from your cardiologist and your medical providers not us on MCC. We do not know your medical history nor are we health or medical professionals to be able to recommend taking a medication or not.
When in doubt about medication look them up and research them. That gives you information about the drug and purpose and then you are more informed about the drug so you can ask your cardiologist about your medications and if you need to still take them and/or same dosage.
In past I had a lot of problems with PVCs. A poster said to take potassium to lower PVCs. I never add a supplement without consultation with my doctors. After reading what this poster posted about it helping, I was really hopeful it would help.
I contacted my EP and asked about the potassium supplements. My EP came back on Mayo portal and said not to take any additional potassium as my blood work showed I was already at the high level of potassium in my blood tests.
I mentioned this as why I say you need to check with your medical providers and not take what a MCC poster says to do or not do as again we are not medical professionals and do not have your medical history, and your medical tests, even if we were medical professionals.
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Thank you for sharing your story. I'm not competent to answer your questions but encourage you to confide in your Dr. with any of your questions and concerns. Sadly, many many of us are challenged with heart issues and lots of meds. Wishing for you, the very best!