EF of 31% with Atrial Fibrillation

[racer373]

I recently got diagnosed with severe EV dysfunction along with Atrial Fibrillation. Before I noticed my AF i was drinking bottle of wine 5 out of 7 nights a week.

That was 8 weeks ago, since then have stopped drinking, lost weight and continued to exercise. Ive also been prescribed medication to help.

I've heard encouraging stories where my EF can improve but a recent google search(I know its a bad idea!) stated that there is no cure and that life expectancy is 5 to 10 years which has really worried me.

I'm seeing my cardiologist on Wednesday so hopefully will know more about my condition then.

Has anyone been in a similar position and improved there EF?

Bisoprolol 2.5mg

Apixaban 5 mg

Dapagliflozin 10mg

Spironolactone 25mg

sacubitril valsartan 2 x 25mg

[TheBesty]

Hi there,

I was a heavy drinker (10-15 pints a night) & a prolific class A drug user, plus worked a very busy day job full time, I was hospitalised with cardiomyopathy LVEF 13%.

I have been sober for 13 months now and I'm on a load of medication, list on my bio. Changed diet completely, don't eat any crap anymore at all.

My last echo was 31% and due for my next echo this December which I feel will be higher.

Don't read the 5-10 year thing, thats for someone with no medication. Every case of heart failure is different, and some of the medication we are on today has not even been on the market for 5-10 years yet so that data and expectancy is outdated.

[racer373 in reply to TheBesty]

Thanks TheBesty I really appreciate your reply. It's the worry and guilt that's getting to me. It's good to hear positive stories. Hopefully when I see my Cardiologist on Wednesday he can also put my mind at rest.

Although I'm sure there will be challenges, I'm looking forward to a life without alcohol. Your story is inspirational, I hope your EF continues to improve in December.

Thanks