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Posted on 10/12/20 at 10:52 pm to TDsngumbo
My dad had a heart transplant for the same situation your in. I’ll be sending many prayers your way. Hang in there and take care of yourself!
Posted on 10/12/20 at 11:14 pm to TDsngumbo
My prayers sent. God bless Tbs.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 11:19 pm to TDsngumbo
You will be added to my nightly prayers. I have worked a few people who have a similar condition to yours. One is way over weight and he has lived with about what your heart is producing. I found about his condition 15 years ago. He is older than you and just recently remarried. He is enjoying his children and grandchildren. Don't give up hope. Try to stay calm and not alarm your children. You won't leave this earth one second before the time that only God knows. Stress is bad for an ailing heart. Pray and ask God for comfort. Relax. Peace be with you.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 11:41 pm to TDsngumbo
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TDsngumbo
Terrible news man. I sincerely hope the treatment takes hold and heart strengthens.
Of course, prayers for you and your family.
Hug your wife and kids. Tell them you love them. I know they know it, but it is good for them to hear it too.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 11:43 pm to TDsngumbo
Good luck
Modern medicine is amazing.
Modern medicine is amazing.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 11:47 pm to TDsngumbo
Thoughts and prayers 
Posted on 10/12/20 at 11:51 pm to TDsngumbo
Dude, you got this. Keep the positive thoughts flowing brother.
Easier said than done, I’m sure. But you gotta stay positive.
Easier said than done, I’m sure. But you gotta stay positive.
Posted on 10/12/20 at 11:58 pm to TDsngumbo
Done.....best of luck in your full recovery !
Posted on 10/13/20 at 12:18 am to TDsngumbo
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My ejection fraction is only 35%, much lower than it should be, meaning my heart is only pumping out 35% of the blood inside of it.
OP about 7 years ago my ejection fraction was 32 and my GP told me it would never improve. Went to a cardiologist who noticed my thyroid was out of whack and it had not been noticed by GP. He put me on medicine and 3 month later thngs were fine. Stay positive.
Posted on 10/13/20 at 12:29 am to TDsngumbo
Friend,
I am praying for you. Whatever happens may you know the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. His love endures forever.
Yours,
TulaneLSU
I am praying for you. Whatever happens may you know the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. His love endures forever.
Yours,
TulaneLSU
Posted on 10/13/20 at 3:18 am to TDsngumbo
Have you been under a lot of stress?
There is something called broken heart syndrome and EF in most cases improves over time. With medication, EF can improve even if virus related. Even if it doesn’t, it is possible to live full life. The important things are to do exactly what doctor tells you. Don’t smoke. Don’t become overweight. Learn to live without salt. Salt is the enemy when you have heart failure. Always take your medications. You are long way from worrying about heart transplant so try not to worry about that. That is last resort. There is certain type of heart failure that is usually genetic and your doctor should be able to look at your echo and determine if hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCOM). There is genetic test available. Buy a scale. Weigh yourself everyday. With the medications now available, I can’t emphasize enough that you can have normal life and it may take some time to acclimate to the medications but don’t stop them. The heart enzymes can elevate any time there is stress on the heart. Your doctor was correct in it was not true heart attack. The medications are designed to keep heart from working so hard, lower heart rate etc. basically want BP and heart rate as low as possible that you aren’t dizzy or passing out. Don’t be alarmed with heart rate in 50s or BP in 90/50s unless you are symptomatic.
There is something called broken heart syndrome and EF in most cases improves over time. With medication, EF can improve even if virus related. Even if it doesn’t, it is possible to live full life. The important things are to do exactly what doctor tells you. Don’t smoke. Don’t become overweight. Learn to live without salt. Salt is the enemy when you have heart failure. Always take your medications. You are long way from worrying about heart transplant so try not to worry about that. That is last resort. There is certain type of heart failure that is usually genetic and your doctor should be able to look at your echo and determine if hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCOM). There is genetic test available. Buy a scale. Weigh yourself everyday. With the medications now available, I can’t emphasize enough that you can have normal life and it may take some time to acclimate to the medications but don’t stop them. The heart enzymes can elevate any time there is stress on the heart. Your doctor was correct in it was not true heart attack. The medications are designed to keep heart from working so hard, lower heart rate etc. basically want BP and heart rate as low as possible that you aren’t dizzy or passing out. Don’t be alarmed with heart rate in 50s or BP in 90/50s unless you are symptomatic.
Posted on 10/13/20 at 3:36 am to TDsngumbo
One more thing...
Normal EF is about 65%, so your heart is pumping out about half what it should be so better than 35 % you thought. Hopefully make you feel little better.
Normal EF is about 65%, so your heart is pumping out about half what it should be so better than 35 % you thought. Hopefully make you feel little better.
Posted on 10/13/20 at 4:08 am to TDsngumbo
Done deal man. Prayers on the way
Posted on 10/13/20 at 4:26 am to TDsngumbo
Prayers for gods will.
Posted on 10/13/20 at 4:44 am to TDsngumbo
You got it, man. Hang in there. Had a heart attack in 2010 and am going great (although I get dangerous with my habits sometimes).
Posted on 10/13/20 at 5:25 am to TDsngumbo
How frequent are the PVCs? A daily PVC burden greater than ~15% can in and of itself cause a cardiomyopathy which is generally reversible with PVC treatment (meds versus an ablation).
Posted on 10/13/20 at 6:10 am to TDsngumbo
Prayers sent brother,
Posted on 10/13/20 at 6:19 am to TDsngumbo
Prayers for you and your family. I hope they are able to get you the medical help you need and wish you the best!
Posted on 10/13/20 at 6:22 am to TDsngumbo
Prayers for a return to good health.
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