Low Ejection Fraction - LVEF

 

How Can I Improve My Low Ejection Fraction?

https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/diagnosing-heart-failure/how-can-i-improve-my-low-ejection-fraction

Heart Failure Signs and Symptoms

https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/warning-signs-of-heart-failure

Medications Used to Treat Heart Failure

https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/treatment-options-for-heart-failure/medications-used-to-treat-heart-failure

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

Commonly prescribed include:

Captopril (Capoten)

Enalapril (Vasotec)

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (or Inhibitors)

(Also known as ARBs or Angiotensin-2 Receptor Antagonists)

Commonly prescribed include:

Losartan (Cozaar)

Valsartan (Diovan)

Angiotensin-Receptor Neprilysin Inhibitors (ARNIs)

ARNIs are a new drug combination of a neprilysin inhibitor and an ARB.

Sacubitril/valsartan

If Channel Blocker (or inhibitor)

This drug class reduces the heart rate, similar to another class of drugs called beta blockers.

Ivabradine (Corlanor)

Beta Blockers (Also known as Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents)

Commonly prescribed include:

Bisoprolol (Zebeta)

Metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL)

Aldosterone Antagonists

Commonly prescribed include:

Spironolactone (Aldactone)

Eplerenone (Inspra)

Hydralazine and isosorbide dinitrate (specifically benefits African-Americans with heart failure)

Commonly prescribed:

Hydralazine and isosorbide dinitrate (combination drug) - (Bidil)

Diuretics (Also known as water pills)

Commonly prescribed include:

Furosemide (Lasix)

Torsemide (Demadex)

What this type of medication does:

Causes the body to rid itself of excess fluids and sodium through urination.

Helps to relieve the heart’s workload.

Decreases the buildup of fluid in the lungs and other parts of the body, such as the ankles and legs. Different diuretics remove fluid at varied rates and through different methods.