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Hi Laurie,
My EF started out similar to yours at 55%. After the AC portion (every 3 wks-I was in a trial) it fell to 54% and after the 12 wks of Taxol w/ Herceptin it fell to 51% (no symptoms). It was at that point I saw a cardiologist because I didn't want to be kicked out of the trial should it fall below 50%. At first I thought maybe going into a cardiac rehab program would be the thing to do, but the doc didn't think it would do the trick since I was already exercising 4-5 times a week. He started me on a Beta blocker and an ACE inhibitor (Corge and Accupril). I truly believe this is what enabled me to finish out my treatment plan with no interruptions.
Since I was his first Herceptin patient, the cardiologist kept me on the meds for 1 yr after I finished treatment (it's what he does with all his weakened heart pts). I am now weaned off and my last MUGA score was 60%. I also take 150 mg of Co-Q 10 daily.
Let us know how your MUGA goes in a few weeks! Best of luck.
Susan
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