newly dx with Viral Cardiomyopathy

By bryant2555 · September 21, 2012 at 8:17 am · 3 replies
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Hello New here
Let me start I was dx with LBBB about 3 years ago there was no blockage at all my blood work was great. Told by cardiologist to loose weight so that I won't have trouble with clogged arteries in future. So my weight loss journey began I have lost over 50lbd and have been working out 5-6 days a week. Then this past July I was dx with fibroids and was bleeding very heavy but I was still trying to exercise on top of coming down with what I thought was a summer cold. So while on the treadmill I became light headed but I didn't think much of it until later that night while trying to sleep I couldn't breath still thinking it was my on coming cold. Then the next morning I became dizzy yet again and short of breath. So I took myself to the ER all the test came back normal but they said my heart looked slightly enlarged on ct scan so they wanted to do a stress test. Well while doing the echo part they said my ef was 30-35% and they didn't complete the test. Was sent back to room and consulted by cardiology the next day sent for MRI that came back no damage just low ef 44% stated with therapy should return to normal. Given very low dose of lisinpril and corag and sent to cardiac rehab. So my question is since there was no heart damage and it was caught so early what's the chances of my ef returning to normal? I'm Seeing a new cardiologist on Wed.and I'm nervous. I wasn't due to see the old Dr until the end of October for another echo.

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By belsheart
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September 24, 2012 at 1:06 am
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I've heard different things about recovery. I think it's good news that your ef was good (for cardiomyopathy , anyway) on the MRI. I hope they repeat that test in3 to6 months. The origin of my cardiomyopathy was also viral , but my right and left ventricles were significantly damaged. From what I've read, early treatment is really important , so it is good you are on meds. And lowering sodium can really make a difference
I sure hope things turn around for you. You've been through an awful lot

By Twndd
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September 24, 2012 at 9:06 am
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HI,

I have had Dilated Cardiomyopathy caused they think by a virus. I have been stable for almost twelve years. My EF is twenty five.

I am on lots of meds for BP and DCM and Congestive Heart Failure. I have to watch my sodium closely. I am fortunate that I have no damage or blockage of my heart currently.

I wish you the best. Are you taking Coreg for your condition? What about your blood pressure. Learn as much as you can about your disease by going to the Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic sites and just Google it. Knowledge is power and then you can ask lots of questions when you go to the drs.

Good Luck and let us know how you make out.

Love,
Donna

By bryant2555
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September 24, 2012 at 9:47 am
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Hello yes I'm on a very low dose coreg and my bp was always on the lower end. That's why my dosage of coreg lisinipril are very low. I have no signs or symptoms of chf my only problem was the ef being 44%. Hoping my appointment with the new cardio doc goes well this week. It maybe too soon for them to do an echo since it hasn't been 3 months just yet. But we shall see. Thanks again

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