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I suffered Acute MI in Jan 19 and anjioplyasty was done within 2days of attack. Currently on Vymada 59, ecosprin 75, brilinta 90, Eptus T 25/10, Atocor 40,Seloken XL 50. No significant issues except for occasional breathless, palpitations, dizziness, and less alertness. 1.What is probability of increase in ejection fraction? 2. What is my life expe

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Need further details about the pumping function of the heart and the details of the angioplasty. Kindly share them and consult directly online to guide you better. ...  Read More

My father has a low ejection fraction of 20%. Doctor says that the power in heart is 20%. He is taking medicine from the last three months. So i want to know what is the further treatment of this and what precaution should he take.

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You can go for coronary angiogram test ...  Read More

My father is an Ex-Serviceman, in 1985 he was diagnosed to have low heart rate 40~45ppm, Cardiologists suggested him for a pacemaker however he went in for pacemaker only on 2015 when he suddenly started feeling giddy. His heart rate was around 30~35ppm at that time. It's been 18 months since the pacemaker was implanted, in the last week he's had

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I think he needs to check the coronary angiography status first if it is OK then upgrade the pacemaker to a CRT p or CRT d device if required . But before that he should be given good doses of ace inh ...  Read More

Is it a concern? I normally have low BP. Do I have risk of heart failure? How to improve Ejection fraction?

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Ejection fraction of 52 percent is normal. Many people have a low BP eg) 90/60. If you do not have symptoms like giddiness or weakness you need not worry. If you are underweight then try to put on wei ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, My monther has joined in hospital 3days back with left arm and chest pain. Doctors said ejection fraction is very low. There is no treatment except given medicine using but they are not sure about life . Could you please let us know is there any treatment like pace makers or transplanation and could you confirm life expectency with ef

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There are various treatment modalities available including medicines, pacemakers,LVAD , heart transplantation etc. First line is medicines. Your doctor will guide the further treatments if the patient ...  Read More

Ejection fraction is 40% so breathing problem and tied no sleeping so how to improve how to cure this problem

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Consult nearest cardiologist ...  Read More

My brother's ejection Fraction is 30%. He is having severe chest Pain every day.Cardiologist said whenever he felt pain give him Ultracet tablet. It's a sign of heart failure. Doctor also gave him following medicines:- Lanoxin 0.25 Dytor Plus 10 Ismo 10 Is there any medication he needs please suggest.

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He needs a Coronary Angiography. Chest pain is due to Ischemic Heart Disease. Medical consultation with reports. ...  Read More

Why ejection fraction is higher than normal? It is about 82%. previous was 70% in another report report attached

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The variation in EF is possibly inter observer variability as the technology is not free from such issues No need to worry though ...  Read More

Hi What is the normal ranges of ejection fraction , is 79% ejection fraction is good or any problem what cause to raise, I have anxiety disorder. This are any problem to EF Iam regularly facing panic attack please advice.

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It’s good ...  Read More

I am 25.One day while I was smoking my heart rate raised to 160 along with my bp. Panicking I went to hospital and on some medicine ingested through veins my heart rate was normal in 2 hours. They put me in hospital for 2 days to see if the episode occurs again and did various test which were normal. They discharged with promolex . I referred anoth

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No need to panic. Keep calm. Every problem has got resolution. Can you send me your ECG and Echo reports? And blood reports like RBS, lipid profile, TSH, LFT, CBC, Urine RM . I can help you after seei ...  Read More

My father has recently been diagnosed with CKD. His creatinine level was 1.26 before treatment started, and after 2 months it increased to 1.36. After a month of treatment, his Urine ACR shows 104. What can be expected in terms of life expectancy and progression rate in this case?

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At the age of 75 our kidneys are weaker when compared to when we are young,if he hasn't developed any kidney disease till now then he won't develop it ahead unless he has recurrent infections or take ...  Read More

I am 30, my 1st pregency affected by down syndrome at 2month, my only ro60kd positive and aptt corrected , drvvt 0.94, then after in my 2nd pregency i m 12w 2d pregent , my nt scan 2.1mm, crl 59mm nasal bone 2.2mm and given blood sample for nipt, today i knew that due to low fetus fraction <2% my nipt not done, lab doing 2nd draw from same bloo

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Sir in year 2017 my father got NSTEMI then doctor perform angiography on my father her reports are he have diffuse triple vessel coronary artery disease with 99% blockage in all three arteries of heart then docter test my father echo but the report of echo is normal with lvef 60 and docter check other test which shows my father was diabetic and hyp

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There is no definite answer for your question. But if proper follow up and proper medications with lifestyle changes will have excellent results ...  Read More

Sir my father underwent a bypass surgery 8 years later when he was at the age of 48 he has mini heart attack at that time when he was completely diagnosed he have diabetes, hypertension,hba1c-10 at that time,he was diagnosed with triple vessel disease of heart with diffuse coronory artery with 99% blockage in heart he was manage with beating heart

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Google is not doctor Everything u search there will lead you to cancer and death If patient has no symptoms don’t worry Control DM Good diet / exercise / lifestyle changes / medicines Can do CT c ...  Read More

Sir I am heart patient male of age 58 I underwent a offcabg×4 bypass with svg and one lima . Sir meri surgery age 48 ma hui thi aur mere ko taab heart attack aaya tha toh angiography ma 99% diffuse coronory artery disease nikla tha aur mujha 10 year sa hypertension tha jiski ma koi dawa bypass hona sa pehla nhi leta tha aur mujha diabetes bhi

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No definite answer for your question. I think if you are disciplined with your diet, life style and diabetes control, it should last long. Instances are there that person may lead a normal life withou ...  Read More

My father had heart attack 10 months back and undergone pci for the same Now the lvf has improved from 35% to 50% And every report is normal now What can be the approx life expectancy of the patient?

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Same question.. already answered ...  Read More

My father aged 51yrs had heart attack 10 months back and undergone pci for the same Now the lvf has improved from 35% to 50% And every report is normal now What can be the approx life expectancy of the patient?

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It will be as of others with same age group. ...  Read More

Hi, One of my 33 years female frnd has been diagnosed with ASD, a small/ minor hole in her heart which caused her breathlessness and mild chest pain. Im worried and wants to know if there is any cure for the same ? Will she able to live her normal life ? What is the life expectancy she can expect ?

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People with ASD have normal life expectancy. Consult a cardiologist if it requires closure or not. ...  Read More

Sir, What is the normal value of ejection fraction of heart? I have done echo and LVEF comes 58% and FS comes 30%. Plz reply. I m very tensed.

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Ok report Do connect and consult Will help you ...  Read More

Hello Dr's, I have read somewhere that having anxiety and taking Ssri to manage the same may reduce life expectancy. Please provide your expert guidance on the same. Also what precautions can one take to have full life.

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Nhi ..no not like that ..don't worry ...  Read More

Sir Recently i done my Echo Report in which my Ejection Fraction is 57%. Earlier about 1 year 8 months ago my EF was 64% in the Echo done then. Though i know that I am really bothered by the fact that my EF declined from 64% to 57%. Is it the point to be worried about? Or does EF change from lab to lab i.e. if i will get the EF tested again then it

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Hi Piyush. I think I have answered you earlier too. Anything above 55% is considered normal functioning heart. That’s numbers are subjective and can vary from examiner to examiner. Hence you follo ...  Read More

Sir , On 26 May i underwent Echocardiogram. Echo Report attached herewith. I have a confusion. In the report the Ejection Fraction is 57%. But when i searched online the formula to calculate EJECTION FRACTION is:- EF=(EDV-ESV)/EDV x 100 When i apply the respective values of EDV n ESV mentioned in the attached echo report in the formula then is get

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Hi, you have a genuine question and I am happy to see patients so much alert about their findings. EF can be calculated by various methods. The formula you have mentioned is the actual mathematical ...  Read More

Dear Sir, What is the normal range for Ejection Fraction of the heart in Echocardiogram. Please advise. Regards, Piyush

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Hi Piyush, Anything above 50% is considered normal ejection fraction . ...  Read More

He is just a new person whom I know from two months. He said he was diagnosed with blood cancer. He said he had been taking treatment for Acute lymphomatic leukemia for two to three years untill 2018. He says he became a survivor now. How many years will be the life expectancy of this person. Can this person get married and will he be capable of ta

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It depends on the mainly stage of disease and age of diagnosis Children ALL tend to have good prognosis . In adult with combined modality of treatment including radiation and bone marrow transplant ...  Read More

Im 28 years old, just went for routine check up. I dont have ny discomfort in chest , my ejection fraction is showing 45% lv. All my reports are normal. I had covid test next day which showed i was positive. Do have to worry about this? As i read ej can not be reversed.. no one from my family has heart related problem nor i have ever felt any disc

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Should evaluate the reason for lv dysfunction. Please do an ECG. Post complete echo report. Sometimes during and post viral infection (COVID)... There is an entity called myocarditis.. and leads to de ...  Read More

8 year old boy diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. What is his life expectancy if insulin is given regularly and strict diet/exercises is maintained? How much does he need to exercise everyday? Is there any chance he will lead a normal life without insulin in future?

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With insulin...and good control..fair life expectancy.Not possible without Insulin as body doesn't produce own Insulin in Type 1 Diabetes ...  Read More

What is life time of sperm outside the body ex. Wet floor, inside the water, does it can live upto 1 hr

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Hello, It dies within seconds when exposed to light and air. ...  Read More

Echocardiography picked mild pah + moderate Tr... Is this one test alone enough to diagnose pah? What is the life expectancy of someone having mild pah? Is this curable ?

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Hi Doc, What is life expectancy of someone with CKD stage 2 without diabetes or hypertension? In your experience have seen someone living a healthy life with CKD diagnosis?

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Yes…he can live a better life ...  Read More

Hello doctor my dad age 52 years under cardiac medications ( atorva, ecospirin, ) in 2019 his ejection fraction was 52 % and now it's 44% ...now no symptoms of pain How can he improve ej

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