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Is Ejection Fraction Of 22% A Cause For Concern?
My husband had a mild stroke in March which affected his right hand. The numbness and paralysis has since resolved. During the testing at the hospital, it was found that he had an ejection fraction of 22% and so the dr. is treating him for CHF. In the last couple of days he has begun to have an area on the outside of his right thigh to go numb and then start a painful tingle when he is on his feet or walking for a period of time. He has to sit down and wait but the tingling and numbness will go away after he sits for a while. Should we call his dr. in the morning or just wait until his next appointment next month?
Fri, 21 Sep 2018
Hi,
EF of 22% is of concern, but when the patient is under the care of an expert cardiologist, there is nothing to panic.
Thumb numbness is not of serious matter and can be taken care at next appointment next month.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
EF of 22% is of concern, but when the patient is under the care of an expert cardiologist, there is nothing to panic.
Thumb numbness is not of serious matter and can be taken care at next appointment next month.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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