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If my left ventricle is functioning at 50%, diagnosis from a heart cath., is exercise and watching my blood pressure what i need to be doing?
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Ejection fraction : An ejection fraction of 50% is normal at rest. Keep healthy.
Answered 3/31/2013
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EF: Should talk to your doctor about exercise. An ef of 50% is not bad, if the rest of your status is good, you could be exercising with the rest of us......And watching your bp.
Answered 3/31/2013
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Yes: Also, not smoking, mediterranean diet, achieving normal body mass index, taking beta blocker and ace-inhibitor combination, avoiding alcohol, avoiding cardio-toxic chemotherapy.
Answered 3/31/2013
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