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My mom has dcm with lbbb, ef(teich)-36.2% and ef(mod-sp4)-38.8%.she has no symptom of shortness of breath.which ef to consider and whether icd required?
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IN THE RANGE: Ef less than 40 with LBBB is a consideration for icd need to discuss with your cardiologist and ep doc. Need further evaluation to determine the need for icd.
Answered 2/18/2015
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