What does an ejection fraction of 27% mean for your heart health?
An ejection fraction of 27% is considered low and indicates heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). This means your heart's left ventricle isn't contracting as effectively as it should, pumping out less oxygen-rich blood to your body with each Show Full Answer
What does an ejection fraction of 27% mean for your heart health?
An ejection fraction of 27% is considered low and indicates heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). This means your heart's left ventricle isn't contracting as effectively as it should, pumping out less oxygen-rich blood to your body with each beat.
A normal ejection fraction ranges between 50% and 70%, while anything below 40% is considered low. With an EF of 27%, your heart's pumping action is weaker than normal, which can cause symptoms like:
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue and weakness
- Swelling in legs and ankles
- Difficulty concentrating
The good news is that treatment can help. A MyHeartDiseaseTeam member shared: "My injection fraction went from 31% to 40% doing cardiac rehab."
Your doctor can develop a treatment plan that may include medications (like beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, or diuretics), lifestyle changes, and possibly cardiac rehabilitation. These treatments can relieve symptoms, slow progression, and in some cases, improve your ejection fraction over time.
It's important to work closely with your cardiologist to find the right combination of treatments for you.
January 19
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