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Three years ago i use to run for 10 minutes, today i am out of breath after 3 minutes. my ejection fraction was 49, is it possible it got worse? i am not obese anymore. 190 pounds?
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The symptom could be due to deconditioning. Have you regularly exercised in the last three years? If not, deconditioning is likely the culprit. EF of 49% is borderline, not optimal. Do you know your EF in the previous 3 years and do you have any underlying medical problem? For an accurate assessment, medical history is very important.
Answered 10/21/2021
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This rather impressive exercise intolerance is concerning. You've already had an echocardiogram but has a cardiologist thoroughly quizzed & examined you & looked at an EKG & chest x-ray? Your ejection fraction is borderline low. You may be scheduled for a medicine stress test because of limited exercise ability. If no cardiac cause, consult a pulmonologist for evaluation & testing.
Answered 10/21/2021
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