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Left ventricular ejection fraction of 58% for 18 year old athlete? is this good?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It’s normal,: as long as rest of Echo is.

Answered 10/28/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I agree with both: earlier comments. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 55% - 70% is normal. BUT, I really agree with Dr. Fields- that you should be discussing this with the doctor who ordered the study.

Answered 10/28/2017

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