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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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What Does My ECG Report Indicate?

I have had LV heart failure for six years. I have an echocardiogram about every two years. The initial were all 25 -30 EF and the last one two years ago was EF 20. These were mostly done by the same person. I recently changed doctors and had an echo today and the doctor said my EF is in the 40 range. That would be wonderful, but I am afraid to trust it, as it seems unlikely for a turn around after six years.How often do positive discrepancies occur and what should my next step be?
Tue, 2 Jan 2018
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welcome to hcm ...as rule these tests are operator dependent and if you are taking medicines properly then your EF may improve ..but what is the status of your symptoms especially exercise tolerance ..i have seen improved EF in my patients with proper BP control or arrythmia control ...if your symptoms are not improving then change doctor
regards dr joshi
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What Does My ECG Report Indicate?

welcome to hcm ...as rule these tests are operator dependent and if you are taking medicines properly then your EF may improve ..but what is the status of your symptoms especially exercise tolerance ..i have seen improved EF in my patients with proper BP control or arrythmia control ...if your symptoms are not improving then change doctor regards dr joshi