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What does it mean when the doctor says my heart is functioning at 70 is my heart failing ?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Unsure: If ejection fraction is 70% then that's normal.

Dr Callahan agreed

Answered 10/31/2012

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Dr. Gary Roach answered

Ejection fraction: This is likely referring the the left ventricular ejection fraction which is the percentage of blood the left ventricle ejects with each beat. Normal values are over 50%.

Dr Conovalciuc and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

What does it mean when the doctor says my heart is functioning at 70 is my heart failing ?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rick Koch answered

Dr Callahan agreed

Dr. Gary Roach answered

Dr Conovalciuc and 3 doctors agreed

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