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How to improve resting heart ejection fraction? my cardioloist indicated it was settld at 35-40%, improves to 45-50% under stress.
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Standard Rx: You want to discuss your meds with your doc: ace/arb beta blockade diuretic spironolactone 25 digoxin probably not very useful avoid sodium salt and switch to potassium salt, usually.
Answered 9/29/2016
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