Echo results

[Maggi79]

Hi everyone..just received results of my echo..but won't see a doctor until after Christmas..I'm sure some of you will be able to explain in layman's terms please Impaired lV systolic function with ejection fraction 46%...normal rv function with mild mitral regurgitation

I was in af at the time

Thank you

Maggi

[BobD Volunteer]

EF is a little low at 46%. Most people have some mitral regurgitation but mild is second lowest above trace.

[Maggi79 in reply to BobD]

Thank you BobD...does it mean I have heart failure?

[bean_counter27]

Your comment about being in AF at the time indicates you suffer from paroxysmal AF?

I'm not a medical professional but I would be wondering to what extent the EF result of 46% is lower than normal because the measurement occurred while in AF. We know the heart doesn't function effectively while in AF and that might be a contributing factor or even the cause of the lower than normal result.

As previously stated though, I'm not a medical professional and it's best to discuss the results with your doctor. I'd be interested to hear the outcome. Good luck.

[Maggi79]

Thank you

[Cavalierrubie]

It was so unfortunate for you to be in AF. I agree with Bean-Counter. How on earth can they obtain an accurate reading when your heart is all over the place? Sounds wrong to me, but l am not a medic.

[Maggi79]

Thank you that's actually reassuring