I also take Entresto and Metropolo

Yes, I am having a Pacemaker/defibrillator on April 13th! My EF was 40 but went down to 25-30! I can let you know!!

I had a pace maker/defibrillator Put in Oct 27, 2021 , my ef rate is 20% been that way for two years.its a Pease of mind.we should see if my ef gets worse or better in a year. Or stay the same.

Thank you for your reply and I wish you well.
If I thought the defibrillator would do more than stop cardiac arrest I would think about it, but, from what I know it won't actually help to improve your heart.
Having serious heart disease is certainly a humbling experience.

I had an pacemaker/ defibrillator put in 2015. I then was diagnosed with tachycardia. I had already been diagnosed with AFib, and Cardiomyopathy. But I was truly concerned about having something inside me for the rest of my life. But I can say I dont even know it's there, and I also feel comfortable having a little insurance. It has never fired. And my last interrogation I was told I still have 10yrs before I need it replaced and 5yes before I need the battery changed..But I still have bouts with my AFib, and that is no joke with I fell my heart fluttering. It makes dizzy and nauseous not to mention passing out. But God is still blessing me. God bless you all too.

Wonky Donkey Heart,
Thanks for your posting. You have really been through a lot and have such a positive attitude. I really need to work on my gratifications.

Hello Connie, good to see your EF improve some; I have an EF of 20-25% and also take the small dose of Entresto, I have a defibrillator, did your pacer part malfunction? Why put you in hospice at EF of the 20's. Take Care and keep keeping on.

number one i think i was very fortunate that it did improve. From what I understand it's rare to boost one up when EF was 18%.
My doctor wasn't shy about prescribing lots of meds. Blood pressure, Carvidial for my heart, diaretics to keep fluids out of my lungs, on and on.
But i really do feel i embraced the lifestyle changes that i have to make.I attended a Cardio Rehab class that got me exercising regularly, watched my diet and my fluid intake.
However, i'm far from perfect with these things. I slip a lot! chocolate here, milk there...and I've been totally off the charts for the last few days. I'm going in Thursday for the results of my echo, we'll see how succesful things are going.

What do you think caused your EF to improve? I'm trying to understand my treatment