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My echo showed LVSF Overall EF 55%

and I’m aware this is acceptable but I have Impaired RV Function and unsure what this means,any suggestions.

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Hi Avagra,

RV stands for right ventricle/ventricular. I am not familiar with this condition however, the BHF does have the following information.

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo....

Any genuine queries and concerns which are worrying you are best addressed by your GP or another physician.

All the best.

Tos

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Thank you xx

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