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Is 42% low ejection rate for gall bladder?

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Dr. Andrew Hoffman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Not really: The 'low' cut off varies at each testing place, but, usually a low fraction is below 25-30%. Some places it's as low as 15%.

Dr Para agreed

Answered 2/10/2015

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