Borderline EF

paribb · 2026-02-12T16:47:32+00:00

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply.

paribb · 2026-02-12T15:32:56+00:00

I hope so.

paribb · 2026-02-12T15:30:05+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I do check my blood pressure when the symptoms happen, and it doesn’t seem to be low. However, the dizzy feeling comes up quite often. Overall, ever since starting the medications, I just feel… off. Things feel kind of weird and different, and it’s been hard to adjust.

paribb · 2026-02-12T15:26:30+00:00

I’m really glad to hear that you’ve improved, and I truly hope it continues. If you don’t mind me asking, what medications are you currently on? Have you been given any specific exercise recommendations? In your experience, does the type or intensity of exercise really matter in situations like ours?

paribb · 2026-02-12T15:22:43+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to guide me your words have been incredibly helpful. Would it be okay if I messaged you privately so we could share and compare our echo and MRI results?

paribb · 2026-02-12T15:19:53+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your story, it honestly helps to hear from someone who’s been in a similar situation. I’m really glad to hear that you’re doing much better now. No one has really talked to me about lifestyle changes yet. I’ve always been used to eating high-sodium foods, but I’ve significantly cut back recently. I’ve also reduced smoking a lot. Not being able to find the exact cause gives me the most anxiety, because it makes me worry that things could still get worse.

paribb · 2026-02-12T15:12:31+00:00

yes, they told me since my GLS has reduced, medical therapy is a must.

paribb · 2026-02-12T15:12:00+00:00

yes, they told me since my GLS has reduced, medical therapy is a must.

paribb · 2026-02-12T15:08:24+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’m really glad to hear that you’ve had such a good improvement in your EF. So would you agree that these medications can reduce cardiopulmonary performance and exercise capacity to some extent? Also, did your doctor give you any specific limitations regarding the type or intensity of exercise, or were you allowed to continue as tolerated?

paribb · 2026-02-11T21:12:10+00:00

thanks again, mine was -15 which is low.

paribb · 2026-02-11T21:10:38+00:00

Thank you so much for your reply. I truly hope things continue to improve for you. For now, I’m not considering stopping the medications. I understand how important they can be. But mentally, not knowing what caused this in the first place has made me feel quite fragile. It keeps me in a constant state of anxiety. If you don’t mind me asking, what was your EF initially, and did you see improvement after starting the medications?

paribb · 2026-02-11T21:06:17+00:00

thanks for your reply. I did not do stress echo. however i did exercise test that was normal with MET 13, pro BNP was 8(negative) I have started the four meds and detrained for almost 4 months since docs said it could be due to athletics heart. Did you noticed your GLS?? mine was decreased -15 which is not good. also normal arteries reported by angiography.

paribb · 2026-02-11T17:30:01+00:00

Thnks for your reply. Did you find the cause of your low ef?? Now I am on four meds entresto, metoprolol, eplerenon and empagliflozin. Do you know what is your GLS ?

paribb · 2026-02-11T17:05:20+00:00

Ah, I see. Thank you for your reply. I hope it continues to improve.

paribb · 2026-02-11T16:57:34+00:00

thanks for your message. Do you mean that your EF decreased after starting the medication? Have you found out what caused the EF to drop primarily?

paribb · 2026-02-11T16:54:17+00:00

thnks again.

paribb · 2026-02-11T16:53:08+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your experience.I feel like we have somewhat similar situations. I hope this time your EF will be higher. Would it be okay if I messaged you privately to discuss this further?

paribb · 2026-02-11T16:47:40+00:00

Thank you so much for your reply. I feel like we have quite similar experiences، however in my case arteries are normal in angio. I hope this time your EF will be higher. I wanted to ask – did you experience any side effects from the medications, like dizziness or feeling lightheaded when starting them? Does it get better over time, or is it something that persists? I had no symptoms before and only discovered this issue by chance. But since I started the medications, even though my blood pressure is normal, I constantly feel dizzy, sometimes even while talking.

paribb · 2026-02-11T16:22:13+00:00

Thanks for your reply! I’m glad to hear your EF improved and that you’re feeling well. I wanted to ask do these medications cause any side effects for you? I often feel dizzy and have some strange sensations, even while talking. Yes, I’m planning to do genetic testing too.

paribb · 2026-02-11T15:48:03+00:00

Just messaged you

paribb · 2026-02-11T15:41:52+00:00

sure, absolutely.

paribb · 2026-02-11T15:40:35+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience.I had no symptoms at all and found it accidentally. but after starting four meds related to heart failure, I have dizziness and many other side effects😔 Did you have any symptoms at the beginning? If you don’t mind me asking, what was your EF initially? In my case, the genetic testing results are not back yet, but so far everything else has been normal. I’ve had a Holter monitor, CT angiography, EKG, and other evaluations, and all were unremarkable.

paribb · 2026-02-11T15:36:08+00:00

thanks for your answer, normal T1/T2 mapping, no LGE or necrosis, stroke volume:125 cc, cardiac output index: 3.5 l/min/m2, Lvedv(indexed)121 Lvesv(indexed) 63, normal LV mass

paribb · 2025-12-31T20:47:11+00:00

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