IF you absolutely do not tolerate one of them, then certainly you will not be forced to take it. The ace-inhibitor and the beta blocker are probably the most important in you, especially given you have no overt signs or symptoms of heart failure. One other point, Claudia, daily exercise is recommended for all heart failure patients, not rest, so please discuss this with your doctor also. If you feel more comfortable, seek a second opinion with a heart failure cardiologist who deals only with the treatment of heart failure, who can at least initiate your treatment, if not guide you through the transition. I hope this information is useful.
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