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Suggest Remedy For A Heart Condition
Hi my father had angioplasty around 1 year back. he had some problems yesterday upon echo test it was found that the strength of the heart which increased from 25% at the time of angioplasty to 40% over a period of time is reduced to 32% as per the echo test today. What my be the possible reason ??
Fri, 22 Feb 2019
Hello,
I passed carefully through your question and would explain that these fluctuations in EF could be related to interobserver variability (by the method of measuring used by the technician).
So, in my opinion, if you do not have any worsening of your situation, shortness of breath, etc.. there is nothing to worry about.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I passed carefully through your question and would explain that these fluctuations in EF could be related to interobserver variability (by the method of measuring used by the technician).
So, in my opinion, if you do not have any worsening of your situation, shortness of breath, etc.. there is nothing to worry about.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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