I'm Ecstatic! EF is Near Normal 17 mths

Just got the results from my echocardiogram report. My EF is now 40-45% 17 months post implant! A substantial gain since 20 months ago having a 15% EF and being diagnosed with non-ischemic, LV Dilated Cardiomyopathy. The LV has returned to normal size, the mitral valve now has only mild to moderate (was severe) regurgitation. A far improved heart report card than I did 20 months ago when diagnosed.

I'm pacing at 98.8%. Looks like the Medtronic Viva XT CRT-D, meds, exercise, and lower stress job is the correct path!

Looking forward to an EF of 50%+ by my 59th birthday early 2016.

Dave

2 Comments

Ecstatic!

by Grateful Heart - 2015-08-29 01:08:39


I know the feeling! I too have had great success with mine and I believe for all of the same reasons you mentioned....and let us not forget....our great Docs.

There is a lot of Doctor bashing on this site sometimes and the good ones don't get credit.

So happy for you!

Grateful Heart



Fantastic

by Artist - 2015-08-29 02:08:40

Wonderful news. Hope to hear you're at 50% on your 59th BD!

You know you're wired when...

You run like the bionic man.

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