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What could it mean if an ejection fraction was 55% 8 years ago and is %75 now? (cardiology did not have old report to compare

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Nothing: It doesn't mean a thing. They're both normal. EF can vary dependent on loading conditions.

Answered 10/28/2014

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Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Compare: You would really need to compare the two echocardiograms. It could be something as simple as a misread but people who have long standing hypertension can develop a hyperdynamic ventricle. However, given that you are 33 I do not suspect this has happened.

Answered 11/11/2015

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