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Hi dr my mom 88 was told by her dr that she has heart failure at 40% . is that the result of her imaging test done on her that confirms 40% ejection fraction what stage of heart failure would 40% be ? is prognosis good at 40% ?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Not bad for an 88 year old patient with ejection of 40%, mild to moderate congestive heart failure. However, beside ejection fraction, there are several factors which may affect the prognosis such as valvular disease, pulmonary pressure and right heart pressure.

Answered 3/29/2021

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