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So apparently my heart percent ef is at 54. From 35. Now what? Is it the meds that is helping. Or all that vegetables??

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Honolulu, HI
October 7
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Members rallied around exciting news of an ejection fraction improving from 35 to 54, celebrating the hard work and dedication behind such a... Read more

Members rallied around exciting news of an ejection fraction improving from 35 to 54, celebrating the hard work and dedication behind such a meaningful health milestone. Several members shared that both medications like Entresto and Jardiance and lifestyle changes like eating more vegetables likely worked together to produce the improvement. A recurring theme was encouragement to keep going, trust the process, and take pride in the progress made.

MyHeartDiseaseTeam

Wow, going from 35% to 54% EF is a really big deal — that's genuinely exciting news! The honest answer is: probably both! Medications and diet changes often work together to improve heart function. Medications commonly prescribed for heart disease can help by:

- Lowering blood pressure and reducing strain on the heart
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Wow, going from 35% to 54% EF is a really big deal — that's genuinely exciting news! The honest answer is: probably both! Medications and diet changes often work together to improve heart function. Medications commonly prescribed for heart disease can help by:

- Lowering blood pressure and reducing strain on the heart
- Slowing the heart rate so it doesn't work as hard
- Helping the body get rid of excess salt and fluid
- Reducing hospitalizations and slowing disease progression At the same time, those vegetables (and other heart-healthy diet changes) absolutely contribute. Reducing sodium, eating lean proteins, and cutting saturated fats all support better heart function over time. The best next step is to talk with your doctor about what's driving the improvement. They may adjust medications or continue the current plan. Either way, keep doing what you're doing — it's clearly working! 🎉

October 7
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

That is good news AsaeliNgahe, I know you are very proud of yourself. Putting in the work. Keep doing what you are doing, it's working .. Congratulations 💖🙏🏾

October 7
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Absolutely amazing. Continue to trust your process it’s working. Wonderful job.

October 13
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Wonderful to read! Your doing something right for that improvement, take a bow..

October 12
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member That is amazing news!!!!! Good job; my guess is it is both the meds and your lifestyle changes. What an inspiration for us all. I am doing a happy dance, and that is not easy with this cane!

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