Hospitalization with a change in meds, and IV diuretics. I was in hospital for a week and went into Vtac so they rushed me to ICU in the Heart Hospital at our Med Center. I was put on Entresto and Eliquis, but I changed back to Warfarin as Eliquis is very expensive. Entresto has a Patient Aid program. I came home 52 lbs lighter after a couple of years of no doctor listening to me, including my cardiologist. I had been told previously that I had pneumonia as to why I couldn't breathe. When I arrived at the ER with Afib, one Dr also told me I had pneumonia. Then a young and caring Dr came in and said that I don't have pneumonia. I let him know that I have Interstitial scarring and that is what he said they are basing it on. He had me admitted then. Upon discharge, I was told if I gain more than 2-3 lbs daily, I should go to the ER. I have done both the ER and yesterday, my PCP(actually his Nurse Prac). I have gained 32 lbs back in just a few days. Nothing done whatsoever. She never even checked my meds. nor called in my pain meds and it is the weekend. I can't take Ibuprophen due to Stage 4 severe kidney disease.
I miss the days when the dr. came in and actually looked at you before going on to a computer. All I can say is make a nuisance of yourself. The squeaky wheel gets the oil. If your health provider or insurance has a Critical Care Team, get them in on the action.