I had some health checks and an ECG showed LBBB I was sent for an echo in June just to double check things. This came back with left ventricular dysfunction and EF 35%. Ventricular ectopy was 7-8% couldn't believe it when I was told I have HF. Seemingly no symptoms I thought, however I did get palpations and some light headedness which I put down to the fact I had low blood pressure and had quite alot of stress so maybe some anxiety. Other than that fit and healthy, lots of walking, swimming 3 times a week and gym twice a week.
I have been put on a low dose of Ramipril 1.25mg in morning and 2.5mg in the evening and 1.25mg of Bisoprolol the Dr reluctant to do much more as my blood pressure low so its the slowly slowly approach. I had my CT with contrast in July which showed no evidence of coronary artery disease which is good news but still no answer.
I had an MRI yesterday hoping that will shed some light. What I find disconcerting is twice now I have been told that the echo isn't always accurate as far as the EF goes. So does this mean if my EF comes back at a higher % I will no longer have HF? - getting clarity on these things is a nightmare it doesn't fill me with any confidence.
Since taking the meds I have felt worse not better and seem to have a permanent annoying cough. Waiting list to see consultant is ridiculous so in the meantime appear to be bounced between Heart Failure nursing team and Doctor who seem to have conflicting ideas and all on summer holidays.
I am probably in denial but I am wondering if the diagnosis is right or not, I guess the results of MRI will show that.
Is this normal to feel like this about a diagnosis just doesn't feel real.
