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Hi everyone , I don't usualy post any comments although I do read the posts of other people- I would like to share my experience with you .

I suffered 2 heart attacks 5 years ago and spent 8 days in hospital then had 4 stents and a ballon inserted successfully , unfortunately last year I developed severe heart failure with a refraction rate of 30% after more investigation and more scans etc I was put on a starter dose of Entresto medication gradualy increased to max dose - I have found this medication wonderfull for my condition - I know that it is a fairly new med but for me it has been a life changer, I know I will be on this for the rest of my life - but now I feel as if my life has been given back to me and quality has been renewed - so my message is that there is always light at the end of the darkest tunnel and new and more effective medicatios are just around the corner - so try to be possitive even when you are in a dark place ,

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Positive experiences always make me feel more optimistic about the future. Thanks for sharing.

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Really heartwarming to read a ‘good news’ story like this. Good on you, posting it!

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Ronniesue

So good to hear positive results and thanks for sharing. I’m on middle dose of Entresto and am hoping for good results.

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harryhallam5 in reply to Ronniesue

I hope your response to this medication is as helpfull to you as it has been for me, i really think it is the very best available all the very best for 2019 on your new med

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Ashleigh_BHF

Hi harryhallam5

Thanks for sharing your story, it's really helpful for us all to read a positive story! Sounds like your heart failure is well managed and great to hear you're feeling better on Entresto!

Ashleigh

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harryhallam5 in reply to Ashleigh_BHF

thank you

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Prada47

Just back from seeing Het Failure Nurse, she has started me on Entresto from Thursday Night need to get the Canardesartan out of the system first. This follows a few hours overnight in Hospital with multiple Ectopic Beats 1 Ectopic for every 1 Heart Beat and Low pulse 30s. I have to keep on with all other meds Bisoprolol 10mg Furosemide 20mg Eplerenone 25mg Clopidogrel 75mg, Aspirin, 75mg Pravastatin, 10mg, Isosorbide Mono nitrate 40mg I am hoping if the Entresto works OK I will be able to dump some of the other Meds

Regards

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harryhallam5 in reply to Prada47

I hope that Entresto is good for you, if you have the same results as myself you are sure to be pleased, it will be a while before you are on the ultimate dosage, so the very best of luck with it take care H Hallam

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Prada47

Thanks Harry

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