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Is Ejection Fraction Of 60% A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2016
Question: I am afraid because everywhere online it states that an ejection fraction of 60% with mitral regurgitation needs surgery because your left ventricle is failing. I have mild mitral regurgitation and my doctors never mentioned any problems with my ejection fraction, just that it says normal on my report. Should I worry? My cardiologist says I'm great, my heart looks nice, I did 96% on my treadmill test with no issues and I shouldn't worry. My concern is if the 60% ejection fraction has more to do with moderate or severe cases. Just can't find anything online that says 60% is good for mild. It only states surgery.
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You have nothing to worry about!

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that if you have a 60% Ejection fraction, it means that your heart is perfectly normal. Your heart is not failing.

From the other hand mild mitral regurgitation does not need surgery.

So, relax and do not worry about it!

Dr. Internet is not the best internet to rely on, as it can have a lot of nonspecific information which is misleading. You should just try to rely more on your attending physician.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Best wishes,

Dr. Iliri
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Is Ejection Fraction Of 60% A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: You have nothing to worry about! Detailed Answer: Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would explain that if you have a 60% Ejection fraction, it means that your heart is perfectly normal. Your heart is not failing. From the other hand mild mitral regurgitation does not need surgery. So, relax and do not worry about it! Dr. Internet is not the best internet to rely on, as it can have a lot of nonspecific information which is misleading. You should just try to rely more on your attending physician. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, Dr. Iliri