severe LVSD

hi all, last month I got diagnosed with Severe LVSD, and I’m feeling lost and alone.

[happyrosie1]

speak to a cardiac nurse? From the BHF website:

”Call us

Call 0808 802 1234 (freephone). Our Helpline is open weekdays 9am to 5pm*.

”

[Tierney3]

hi I know it’s a big shock when you are first told, I have lvsd, I had never heard of it until 2 years ago mine was caused by high blood pressure but now I take 6 tablets daily and I feel it’s improved my quality of life.

You are never on your own in this group everyone is so kind and supportive. X

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Doe's a bypass operation not improve this?

[rob1922]

it always seems bad but the heart function (prefer this to failure) nursing team are an invaluable resource and they recommend or prescribe medications that can help improve the heart function. There’s 4 main ones and they all work in different ways to potentially help increase the function and improve symptoms. Plus you can ring them for advice whenever you need it or for reassurance, without an appointment. One ones I know anyway, it would hopefully be the same across the NHS.

[iwannabeabear]

Hey! About a year ago I was diagnosed with moderate LVSD, after about 6 months it was 'upgraded' to severe. Now, 6 months later my EF is great thanks to the medication I was put on... Literal lifesavers! I know it scary, I've only recently accepted it, but engaging with the team, being compliant with my meds and time have definitely calmed my anxiety.. you're not alone in this!

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I was under the impression a bypass operation can improve this condition greatly..I hope this is the case try and be positive

[Healthlover123]

You don’t have to feel alone because we are all having health issues and are trying to help one another .I know some days are really hard to get through but try doing something ,an activity to get your mind someplace else for awhile.It works for me I knit or read books do jigsaw puzzles on my IPad ect You will be surprised how the time passes .I will keep you in my prayers and I know if you’re positive you will feel better .I see all these shortened problems on this site but I don’t know what some of them stand for like LVSD .Please someone enlighten me Thankyou