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I had an echo done on my heart. it showed mild inferior hypokinesis with an ejection fraction of 50-55%. is this ok?

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See below: Your heart function is preserved. However you have had an abnormality on the wall motion. Based on your symptoms you need to discuss further with your cardiologist.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 10/30/2018

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