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Is Improvement Of Ejection Fraction Possible Post Massive Heart Attack?
I have a question regarding ejection fraction of the heart. So my dad had a massive heart attack on Jan 15 which lead his heart to only be able to pump 20%. Cardiologist said if it doesn t increase to 35% by march 30 he will have a defibrillator put in. What are the chances of the ejection fraction increasing that much by that time? Cuz I know heart tissue/muscle doesn t grow back and once its gone its gone.
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, what the information given here about the heart it is suggestive of left ventricular failure, in cardiac disease such left ventricular function failure is common but with the medicines it can be well managed hope this information helps.
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Is Improvement Of Ejection Fraction Possible Post Massive Heart Attack?
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, what the information given here about the heart it is suggestive of left ventricular failure, in cardiac disease such left ventricular function failure is common but with the medicines it can be well managed hope this information helps.