22nd April 2007
Hi beefy,
Beta blocker (coreg) and ACE inhibitor (Lisinopril) reduces afterload (dilate vessels), diuretic is Lasix. Slower heart rate with chemical intervention to hormones and nuerotransmitter blocking epinephrine, etc. Digitek for stronger contractions, and aspirin. Later isosorbide for angina (never made a complaint of any pain!).
I viewed my echo screen (first echo) and saw some muscle impairment at the distal portion, and MVR leakage. I understand the higher the projection, the smaller the leak and stronger contractions. It was hitting the top of the atrium:eek: Nevertheless, it was classified as severe
There is evidence Coreg can bring hypernating heart cells to again function about 50% of the time and a stent in the RCA provided more oxygenated blood to the deficit portion. That was the projected result if successful and that would increase EF. Apparently, that happened.
I tire and fatigue easier, and have requested a CBC (metobolic panel and lipid profile). Tuesday, I have my 6- month visit with doc, and there will be a review of medications and I expect some modification as there is no systole malfunction. I will inquire if EECP would be appropriate.
Beta blocker (coreg) and ACE inhibitor (Lisinopril) reduces afterload (dilate vessels), diuretic is Lasix. Slower heart rate with chemical intervention to hormones and nuerotransmitter blocking epinephrine, etc. Digitek for stronger contractions, and aspirin. Later isosorbide for angina (never made a complaint of any pain!).
I viewed my echo screen (first echo) and saw some muscle impairment at the distal portion, and MVR leakage. I understand the higher the projection, the smaller the leak and stronger contractions. It was hitting the top of the atrium:eek: Nevertheless, it was classified as severe
There is evidence Coreg can bring hypernating heart cells to again function about 50% of the time and a stent in the RCA provided more oxygenated blood to the deficit portion. That was the projected result if successful and that would increase EF. Apparently, that happened.
I tire and fatigue easier, and have requested a CBC (metobolic panel and lipid profile). Tuesday, I have my 6- month visit with doc, and there will be a review of medications and I expect some modification as there is no systole malfunction. I will inquire if EECP would be appropriate.