Hi. Got my MRI results a while back which they said was structurally and functionally normal. My left ventrical which was causing me worry due to a possible reduction in performance after my echocardiography stressing me. However the MRI said it was structurally and functionally normal. Which was great and a relief.
They also said my ejection fraction is 55% / normal.
However, I have seen normal is between 55% - 70% so am concerned I am only just in the normal range.
Anyone else have a similar EF percentage and their thoughts on it? Am I worrying for nothing?
Thanks, I am a stress head!
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Only be concerned if it is in the low 40’s or 30’s or over 75. For normal read average but within those norms there will be some individuality. Mine is 72 - which may be considered higher than normal but is still considered OK.
Hey mate. Don’t stress. That is a very good result. I was 37% when in AF and was still jogging (slowly it has to be said) a few times a week. After a cardioversion put me back in NSR a subsequent MRI showed my EF to be 57% and I am back to normal. Running 3-4 times per week and weights 2x per week and feeling as strong as ever. Just relax and enjoy the feeling.
Hi Sean. Thanks. My thinking was I was only just in the "normal" range of 55% so was looking at the cup half empty as oppose to half full. It's been a rocky road!
Thanks for the reassurance I need it at the moment lol.
55% is fine, nothing to be concerned about. Mine has gradually crept back up to 44% having been measured at 9% and then 16% eighteen months ago. 35% is the level below which you are considered as needing a pacemaker or similar device.
Hi Peter Thanks. Makes me look like a baby when yours used to so low! Sorry, I know some people are much worse than me. Glad yours is improving. Long may it continue 🤞
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