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Echo showed mild global hypokinesis of the left ventricle ef estimated at 45-50%. how concerning is this finding? do i have heart failure?

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Heart failure can be defined by the inability of your heart to pump enough blood to your organs to maintain normal levels of activity and function. A single test does not define failure. This EF is below the cited levels of normal. What that means must be interpreted by the doctor that knows you full status/test results.

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Answered 3/31/2023

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