What Can My Son Is 44 Years Old Has Cardiomyopathy To Get Better?

Posted on Mon, 24 Feb 2025

Question: My son is 44 years old. He has cardiomyopathy with ventricular tachycardia. His ejection fraction is 20-25 He had 48 episodes of tachycardia in the last 9 months but his heart was able to correct itself. He has an ICD implant pacemaker/defibrillator. What can he do to get better?

Answered by Dr. LAKSHMI (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hi kindly read below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Considering age and severity the maintenance steps would include
Medication optimization:-This includes medications to improve heart function, manage fluid retention, and control blood pressure.
Lifestyle changes -Dietary adjustments to reduce sodium intake, regular exercise as tolerated, weight management, and stress reduction are crucial.
Close monitoring-Frequent follow-up appointments with a cardiologist are essential to assess symptoms, adjust medications, and monitor the function of the ICD.
Regards.

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Follow up: Dr. LAKSHMI (8 hours later)

His medications include jardiance monjaro and the maximum dose of Entresto. Would the drug farxiga be helpful?

Answered by Dr. LAKSHMI (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hi kindly read below

Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
Farxiga helps control sugar levels. Kindly reach out to your diabetologist for evaluation and recommendations.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. LAKSHMI