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What Does EF Of 40% On ECHO Mean?

Hi I m 43y old M smoking I had acute anterior Myo cardial infarction since awake I was admitted to CCU for 5 days my blood tests was (( ck=2200. WBC=8.7. RBC =3.5 Ca=9.3)). I had given metalyes IV 80 cc . Today I made ECG=anterior ISCH changes recent. ECHO = (( EF= 40-45%. + anterior apical akinesia )). Please is it danger ?! Do I need cath ? With regard. Thank you My name is Fares Al masa eyed.
Thu, 30 May 2019
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Hi,

40% is a bit lower than normal. This would imply heart failure. The cause in a rather young person is tricky and a reason to do a catheterization.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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What Does EF Of 40% On ECHO Mean?

Hi, 40% is a bit lower than normal. This would imply heart failure. The cause in a rather young person is tricky and a reason to do a catheterization. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist