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Meds for cardiomyopathy – Ischemic/Non-Ischemic
Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: May 25, 2020 | Replies (57)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for sharing Jim! Truly sounds like you have a lot to be thankful for. I believe I have plenty to be thankful for, but I also believe I have a deadline to get my EF up to a normal level of 3-6 months. Luckily, I have a lot of sick leave to bridge this gap. I am really nervous about losing my job as well as health benefits. I still haven't heard whether the cardiac rehab has been approved or not. I did do a couple of 2-3 mile runs and noted that it took 4-5 hours for my heart to return to resting rate. So, I've decided to wait for the pros to monitor me. Thanks again for sharing your story with me!
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@fireguy8891 - I think you are being wise to wait till you get going in Cardiac Rehab. One interesting thing just happened with me a few months back before all this virus stuff came down. I had my yearly appt. with my cardiologist and they wanted to start increasing my Lisinopril from 2.5mg (what I have been taking since May of 14 after my HA) to eventually around 20mg. I have been increasing by 2.5mg 1st week then 5mg. and now taking 5mg in the morning and 5mg in the evening.
They said that it will help with my EF which seemed strange that I had waited this long to have any increases?
I met with him again (most likely over the computer) to discuss any changes soon. I feel great, but again not sure why they waited that long to increase? Seemed early on that I was the one most concerned about my EF?
One other note. I believe and have looked into this subject for a while and it seems that in many cases after having a HA there may not be a total blockage of the artery and therefore blood is still getting through which prevents less damage to the heart.
Generally thats why in the 1st year after a persons EF will increase. Also, new smaller vessels will often grow to compensate in those areas of the heart with blood flow. In my case, because of the 100% blockage heart tissue died so other parts had to make up the difference. So, my situation just took longer to happen or perhaps the Drs. here misdiagnosed? Either way I am very thankful! Jim@thankful.