Ejection Fraction and LSVD

[ntiday]

Hi Guys, i am now 9 weeks post MI and was starting to feel a little more positive and relaxed however yesterday i got the results of my echo which read 50% EF and mild LVSD this was given in a bit of rush so no real time to discuss the meaning of this does anyone have any experience or thoughts on these results?

Thanks

Nick

[Hidden]

Hi

Just a note to help put your mind at ease a little, your EF is just below the normal range 55% or above and your left ventricular systolic dysfunction LVSD means that the left chamber of the heart does not contract fully to pump the blood out of the chamber( this is quite common post MI patients).

I`m no medic but my thoughts are and it`s easy to say I don`t think you have to much to worry about with these results.

Regards

Steve

[ntiday in reply to Hidden]

Hi Steve

Thanks for the reply thats good to hear i thought 50% sounded low but if normal is 55% then your right have a Rehab session tomorrow so hopefully will find out more. Really appreciate your response

nick

[NathanBlau in reply to ntiday]

Hi - mine was about same as yours when tested after heart attack 18 months ago. I can only agree with Steve and confirm that it has caused me no issues at all. With rehab and time you will unlikely be ever aware of this measure.

[ntiday in reply to NathanBlau]

Hi Nathan

thank you for that again very much appreciated starting to feel a little less anxious about the results following the 2 responses i have had . thank you for replying

Nick

[Bobbi77 in reply to ntiday]

HI. I have been discharged today following a heart attack (and angioplasty). My echo gave results of 45% and the cardiologist was happy enough with that to discharge me. He said it showed some damage but not extensive and I have been given the appropriate meds and lifestyle advice to prevent another attack.

[ntiday in reply to Bobbi77]

Hi Bobbi

Thanks for the message and good news you have been discharged . Good luck with your recovery I am 9 weeks since my MI and stent and things do get easier each day.

Here are some really good people on here I have found it a real help

Nick

[Lezzers]

Hi, that's a good result. My husbands EF is 30%, however, a lot of consultants will say its just a number. If you're keeping well that's good news. Best wishes x

[Yasyass in reply to Lezzers]

My cardio hasn’t said anything just mentioned the number and more meds I don’t know if I can get well cause I had heart attack three yrs ago but didn’t know the heart was damaged til just

[Lezzers in reply to Yasyass]

Are you in the UK?

[Yasyass in reply to Lezzers]

Heart attack abroad but was feeling fine until did test in Uk said ef is 35

[Yasyass in reply to Yasyass]

Ha was three half yrs ago