LV ejection

[Montmax1]

Hi, hoping someone can help can anything be done for LV ejection below 35 apart from meds.

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I had Two HA's in September and had an EF of less than 35%. By early December my EF had improved to 45% with medication and very light exercise. I'm expecting additional improvement at my next Echo early summer. So, for me, the meds and recovery time definitely improved my EF.

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My EF recovered from ~12% after a SCA, following OHS it was up to ~25%, then 12 months later was ~35%, ~12 months later it was ~45% and has remained there for last 12 months. My cardiologist told me that was probably as good as it will get, but in his opinion it was an excellent result.

Besides taking the meds as prescribed, with quite a few adjustments along the way!

I very slowly built up my exercise from barley being able to walk to the back door, to running 5K and cycling >20miles and lifting reasonably heavy weights again.

So I guess in answer to your question, It is probably best to have the combination of meds & exercise, of course it really does depend on each individual and so many other factors, like pre event fitness, diet, weight, age etc.

[RufusScamp]

I imagine it depends on the cause of the problem,. I have an EF of 20 %which does not seem to be improving with meds. I have had a pacemaker fitted and some changes of medication, and await my next scan. Best of luck to you.

[Yass_123]

Hi I have ef of 31 on meds my condition is ok but cardio recommends on icd speak to your cardiologist he will advise you on wh is best for you

[Hoocher in reply to Yass_123]

I had an icd fitted in May last year without any problems. It has given me a great sense of security and now I sleep much better with less anxiety

[Smileyian]

My mother has an LVEF of 29 - 32 for years. She held her 100 birthday last July and showed her limited guests how to do the " Jitterbug" if anyone can remember that dance. LVEF can certainly improve a little given attention, lifestyle, exercise and medicine.

[Yass_123 in reply to Smileyian]

Thank you for words of encouragement but I am wondering my heart is severely damaged from ha could there still be chance of improvement as I feel OK but cardio gp has made me have second thoughts

[GracieOS]

Hiya, mine improved from low to mid 30s with medication and regular moderate exercise. It just took time and a lot of tweaking of medication to get it right for me.