Worried

[Blacktan]

I have been told I have Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction,Moderate with an ejection fraction of 36% down from 40% three years ago,after having an Echocardiogram.I have 2 narrowings in 2 of my arteries and I’m also type 2 diabetic and have high blood pressure which is a struggle to control evenwuth medication as I’m on maximum dosage of everything and it’s been tweaked a couple of times.So am I at risk of getting heart failure,if someone could help me please.I’m not due to see my cardiologist until June,which is worrying me as I think that i should be seen before,I’m 55 years old and I’m male.

[Marmalade2]

Hi blacktan I would try and push to see a cardiac nurse or go to your doctor, I have hot what you have after widowmaker in May 22 last year then my echo was 38% now it is 30% I have to have an icd fitted now for precaution for me, everything stable at ghe moment with rehab and medication I have fought all thr way to get where I am today as I had other things going in ad well but am here 😁😁😁 but o don't suffer from diabetes or high blood pressure I see my cardiac nurse every 2 - 4 weeks ot see her at rehab, of I were you I would Try to push foe a quicker appointment or go to your doctor see if they can get uou in sooner , what have they said about ya blockages are they gonna put stents in or what, take care xx push to see them

[Lezzers]

It's difficult to advise re your recent echo & EF reduction as we don't know what meds you're on etc & your health sounds quite complex. But your EF is close to the level where you could be prescribed Entresto which could be a game changer for you. Do you have a cardiac nurse you could talk it through with or maybe your GP as they're the ones who would know your overall health situation. Failing that why not contact the BHF nurses on this site as they would know whether the small reduction will be an issue or not taking into account your high blood pressure, narrowing of your arteries & your diabetes. Good luck 🤞