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Increase in freq of palps 6 months ago. tests normal except mri had lv ef of 43% & mild hypokinesis. echo 1yr ago was 59%. cause of drop & serious?
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Hear muscle damage?: diseased heart valve? heart failure? It may be serious . Consult to a cardiologist. To read more about it check this link: http://www.barnesjewish.org/heart-vascular/ejection-fraction-ef-measurement
Answered 11/28/2017
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