b23hqb
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Just had another visit with the cardiologist from the heart transplant team. He has officially put the transplant on the shelf for now, and wants to see me again in one year for another full cardio pulmonary stress test. I had one of those last week, and he was very pleased with the results. The newest medication I have been taking since April - Entresto - appears to be doing what Europe has been experiencing for the last 12 years or so, and finally in the US in the last year - prolonging heart life without apparently causing damage to the heart muscle. The USDA really dragged their feet on this drug, and cardiologists over the country are glad to finally be able to utilize it here.
My heart is still weak (only putting out about 25% of a normal healthy heart output), but it has stabilized and not getting any weaker. So continue with the same medications, and see how it goes.
I'm really, really down and happy with these results, and I hope it continues. For me, trading quality of life with quantity (maybe longer with a transplant), has always been my priority, and the teams as well. If I can avoid any kind of invasive surgery, I will.
Thanks for the prayers and thoughts, ya'll, and I'll keep updating on my situation. Up to SC next week for the eclipse.
My heart is still weak (only putting out about 25% of a normal healthy heart output), but it has stabilized and not getting any weaker. So continue with the same medications, and see how it goes.
I'm really, really down and happy with these results, and I hope it continues. For me, trading quality of life with quantity (maybe longer with a transplant), has always been my priority, and the teams as well. If I can avoid any kind of invasive surgery, I will.
Thanks for the prayers and thoughts, ya'll, and I'll keep updating on my situation. Up to SC next week for the eclipse.
Great News!!! Best wishes on your continued success with the new medication!!
Onward and Upward, buddy!
