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I just got out the hosp. and i have class 3 stage c chf, they we're going to put a lvad in but now they want to try a paracute my ef is 15 to 20% help?
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Low ejection fractio: You just had a heart attack. You are in cleveland and just discharged. If you were at the cleveland clinic it is one of the best in the world. You may need an lvad. You may need an aicd. Continue to follow with your doctor over time. Time will determine if your ef remains low and your heart failure class3. You are lucky to be in cleveland for your disease.
Answered 1/3/2014
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