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I have a right to left shunt, a nuclear stress test shows a basal inferioseptal defect as well with a 86% ef. they told me thats normal...is that true?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

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EF is normal: Basal inferosep[tal defect is not normal. Everything depends on your symptoms. Discuss with your cardiologist & ask him to explain in detail.

Answered 6/18/2020

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A member asked:

I have a right to left shunt, a nuclear stress test shows a basal inferioseptal defect as well with a 86% ef. they told me thats normal...is that true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

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