How to increase ejection fraction naturally?
Lifestyle measures that can help improve your ejection fraction naturally, in addition to medications and other measures prescribed by your doctor, include:
- Doing moderate-intensity physical activity at least 3 to 5 times per week for at least 20 to 40 minutes per session
- Avoiding substances that can affect your heart or worsen your symptoms such as alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamines, stimulants, and cigarettes
- Limiting how much salt you eat to no more than 1,500 to 2,000 milligrams per day
- Manage your stress with relaxation exercises, meditation, yoga, and deep breathing.
Losing weight can also improve your symptoms of heart failure, although it may not directly improve your ejection fraction.
What is ejection fraction?
Ejection fraction is a way doctors can measure a person’s degree of heart failure. If somebody is said to have an ejection fraction (EF) of 38%, that means that their heart can only pump 38% of its blood to their body. A normal ejection fraction is 55% to 70%.
References
7 Ways to Improve Your Ejection Fraction (and What That Actually Means). Cleveland Clinic 2021. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/7-ways-to-improve-your-ejection-fraction-and-what-that-actually-means/
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Does walking/exercise improve ejection fraction?
Exercise including walking can improve ejection fraction if it is done 3 to 5 times per week for at least 20 to 40 minutes per session at a moderate-intensity pace, but it must be built up gradually. With time, exercise can also help improve the strength and efficiency of the rest of your body, reduce hospitalizations, help maintain weight, and boost your quality of life. Continue reading
When should I take Kerendia?
You will take your Kerendia tablets once daily by mouth with or without food. You can take it at any time of the day, but it's best to take it at about the same time each day. This helps to keep drug levels steady and maintain its effectiveness.
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Does Kerendia lower blood pressure?
Yes, low blood pressure (hypotension) has been reported as a common side effect with oral Kerendia tablets, occurring in at least 1% (1 out of every 100) of patients. In studies, low blood pressure (hypotension) occurred in 4.6% of patients taking Kerendia compared to 3% of patients taking a placebo.
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