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What Is The Life Expectancy Of Someone With 20% Heart Function?
Question: What does it mean when your heart muscle is 20%
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am
As per the query raised by you I would like to tell you that the meaning of this is that the left ventricle of the heart is function just 20% of it normal range.
It's also written as cardiac function or LV Ejection fraction. The normal range in a healthy adult is between 55 to 75%.
I hope this information will answer your query.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu partap
Please refer to the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am
As per the query raised by you I would like to tell you that the meaning of this is that the left ventricle of the heart is function just 20% of it normal range.
It's also written as cardiac function or LV Ejection fraction. The normal range in a healthy adult is between 55 to 75%.
I hope this information will answer your query.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu partap
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
With this answer would you recommend a defibrillator?
And how soon?
And how soon?
Brief Answer:
Hello Again
Detailed Answer:
Yes Defibrillator will be beneficial. In fact instead of simple defibrillator CTR D will be a better choice as it will take care of the heart pacing as well as prevent or treat any sudden cardiac Arrythmias.
It's good to get it done as soon possible.
I hope this information will answer your query.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu partap
Hello Again
Detailed Answer:
Yes Defibrillator will be beneficial. In fact instead of simple defibrillator CTR D will be a better choice as it will take care of the heart pacing as well as prevent or treat any sudden cardiac Arrythmias.
It's good to get it done as soon possible.
I hope this information will answer your query.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu partap
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