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What Does Ejection Fraction Of 40% Indicate?
Question: Hi Dr. My father in law got two heart attacks befor
Dr told him that his heart working for 40%
Is that a big dangerous ?
What is the best treatment ?
Dr told him that his heart working for 40%
Is that a big dangerous ?
What is the best treatment ?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
It means his Ejection Fraction is 40% only. And yes that is low.
Since he had two heart attacks earlier this ejection fraction is expected.
He must be taking Anti platelet drugs like Aspirin and Clopidrigrel. Also must be taking cholestrol medicine like Atorvastatin.
These 3 medicines are must.
To prevent heart from further damage he should do regular walking and exercises.
Also drugs like Metoprolol, Ramipril, Frusemide are used according to BP status , Kidney Function test , and symptomatology.
This is the best option for him. Nothing can be done to Revert the damage that is already there.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Detail Follows.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
It means his Ejection Fraction is 40% only. And yes that is low.
Since he had two heart attacks earlier this ejection fraction is expected.
He must be taking Anti platelet drugs like Aspirin and Clopidrigrel. Also must be taking cholestrol medicine like Atorvastatin.
These 3 medicines are must.
To prevent heart from further damage he should do regular walking and exercises.
Also drugs like Metoprolol, Ramipril, Frusemide are used according to BP status , Kidney Function test , and symptomatology.
This is the best option for him. Nothing can be done to Revert the damage that is already there.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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There are new symptoms, which are vomting feels, dizzy and shortness of breath .. Do you think those symptoms are related to this case ?
There are new symptoms, which are vomting feels, dizzy and shortness of breath .. Do you think those symptoms are related to this case ?
Brief Answer:
Yes they can be because of Congestive Heart Failure.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Yes they can be because of Congestive Heart Failure.
He needs an evaluation.
Is he having any swelling on feet?
Which place he belongs to?
Stay Healthy.
Yes they can be because of Congestive Heart Failure.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Yes they can be because of Congestive Heart Failure.
He needs an evaluation.
Is he having any swelling on feet?
Which place he belongs to?
Stay Healthy.
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Dr. Raju A.T
There is no swelling in his feet.
We are from KUWAIT
We are from KUWAIT
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
See your doctor now.
He requires treatment modification. Addition of diuretics like Furosemide should help him alot.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Detail Follows.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
See your doctor now.
He requires treatment modification. Addition of diuretics like Furosemide should help him alot.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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