Newly Diagnosed at 41 Years Old
Unfortunately I was diagnosed with heart failure about 2 weeks ago. I'm 41 years old and this just came out of nowhere. I'm pretty active and fit. I was lifting weights 4-5 times a week and doing cardio 2 times per week. My diet was high protein low carb, low fat. I'm around 12% bodyfat. I do use nicotine, but haven't drank but 3-4 time per year for the last 15 years or so. I am just kind of reeling right now. My ejection fraction was 16% when they did my ECG. I am in A-Fib with RVR and probably have been for a few months. I have a blood clot in my atrium and ventricle. I'm just not sure what to expect or where to go from here.
I have changed to a low-sodium, low fat, low sugar diet. I'm getting used to the meds and just kind of trying to take it easy. I have a pretty good care team at my Heart Failure Clinic. They all seem great, I met them on Wednesday and feel like they're going to do everything they can to get me the best recovery possible. I have a cardiac MRI scheduled in about 2 weeks. I'm scheduled to have a TEE followed (hopefully) by a cardioversion. I'm also going to probably get on CPAP and have an appointment set up with the pulmonary specialist as well.
I don't really know why I'm making this post other than to just say, I'm here. I'm glad to be alive. If anyone has any advice for me I welcome that!