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Entresto

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have been prescribed Entresto for weak heart.Newer drug anyone taking and side effects? Waiting for insurance to approve as 580$ monthly here

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Anyone who is considering or takes entresto probably knows you can get your insurance to approve entresto and then you can immediately go on to the entresto website and print a card which allows you… read more

Entresto

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have been using entresto four about four months. my factor went from 37 to 40

as i continue to take this medicine, what can i expect to achieve for a new factor

how long will i be taking this medication. I know these are questions for my cardiologist, but it is difficult to see her

thanks for the info. robert in the hills of vermont.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I’m on it and I was at the highest level you could, my BP dropped pretty low, so keep an eye on that and let your Cardiologist now they will adjust your meds

I Was Told My Heart Is Not Pumping Blood Back Into My Body,without Heart Failure,,I Don't Know How Serious This Is,,can Anyone Explain

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I don't know who told you that your condition wasn't serious but your condition is in fact, very serious. Any time your heart in malfunctioning, it's serious. It sounds like you have diastolic heart… read more

How Low Is Everyone’s EF And Has It Improved

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Would like to know peoples EF and if they have improved.

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My fiance 43 years old diagnosed with enlarged left heart and EF of 18% also have irregular heartbeat
Medical aid still on 3 months waiting period
Walking 30minutes a day and still going about his… read more

Entresto

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have been experiencing more trouble breathing..not like my asthma...and my kidney egfr has been dropping significantly since chf diagnosis sept 2017. Dropped to 40 moderate kidney disease ..very concerning. On max dose of entresto, side effects have worsened ejection fraction is between 50 and 55 this ...ejection fraction plateaued on middle dosage of entresto..and dud not improve after doubling to the highest dose...Anybody out there who feels given kidney effects that their dosage us too… read more

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I am on the highest dose twice a day and it’s a miracle drug for me
Everyone is different and there are other HF drugs out there. I’ve been on it for 7 years

Is There Anybody On Entresto. If So Can You Tell Me If It Has Improved Your Condition??

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭

Just after been prescribed entresso and was wondering if anyone else is on this tablet and has it helped there health and how??

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I was put on Farxiga before I ever left the hospital and then at my first post hospital Dr.visit he added one 24-26 Entresto twice daily! My original EF was 10-15% after 3 months it had increased to… read more

Anyone Know Anything About Entresto? Good Or Bad.

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Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) is a prescription drug approved by the FDA to reduce the risk of hospitalization and death in people with chronic heart failure and reduced ejection fraction. Here are… read more

I Need A Good Cardiologist The One I Have All He Wants Is Surgeries And I'm Not Down With It...any Dr Out There?

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My Cardiologist wants to put me on Entresto because he saw one hr of a fib on the ICD monitor. For one day, Entresto, then I am stuck for life! I worried about it! Have not started Entresto, but he… read more

Entresto

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭

With Entresto being fairly new with treating heart failure.......how many of you can give me your experience with it. How many people can feel their heart rate (pounding) when your bp is normal due to medications. This will come and go all day long.

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Entresto is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce the risk of hospitalization and death in people with chronic heart failure and reduced ejection fraction… read more

What Are Drug Choices Besides Entresto For Ejection Fraction?

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For improving ejection fraction in heart failure, besides Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan), other medication options include:

- ACE Inhibitors: Examples are captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec)… read more