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Should I Be Worried About The Report?

I recently had a nuclear stress test and while the report said I was all in normal range but also reported that the Left ventricular systolic functions was 61%. I am 80 year old, should I be concerned about a loss of 39& in the Left ventrical? Rev. Glenn Polzine
posted on Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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Hi welcome to hcm
Lvef 61 % at your age can be managed by using ionotropic drgs and anti platelets,anti hypertensives.So do not worry.consult cardiologist for expert management.thankyou
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Should I Be Worried About The Report?

Hi welcome to hcm Lvef 61 % at your age can be managed by using ionotropic drgs and anti platelets,anti hypertensives.So do not worry.consult cardiologist for expert management.thankyou