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Is Ejection Fraction Rate Of 85% A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Wed, 23 Aug 2017

Question: I recently underwent a HIDA scan which came back with an ejection fraction rate of 85%. My PCP is saying that all is normal, but many other reports I am reading are leading me to believe it is not. Is there another route I should take as primary care doesn't seem particularly helpful at this point?

Answered by Dr. Sunil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Normal ejection fraction.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for query.

EF from40-85% is normal in an asymptomatic patient.

For any further details kindly mention why was HIDA scan performed and what were your symptoms.

Waiting

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Sunil (1 hour later)

Reason for scan was two "classic" gallbladder attcaks, one of which sent me to my local ER. No stones were seen on the CT or X Ray so decision was made to follow up with HIDA. I am still having daily twinges and bouts of pain (though not as severe) as well as what can best be described as a swollen or lump feeling just under the bottom rib in my upper right abdomen.

Answered by Dr. Sunil (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up answer.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
As there was no stone in gallbladder in Ct or X ray most likely you are having cholecystitis. Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder. Symptoms include right upper abdominal pain, usually near costal area(ribs).
Please enclose reports of CT scan and HIDA scan.
I want to go through it.
Signs of cholecystitis can be revealed in HIDA scan.
Waiting.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana