Hi PamRlede,
Ejection fraction refers to how well your heart pumps blood. It is the amount of blood pumped out of your heart's lower chambers (ventricles) each time it contracts. This is the definition. I hope it helps🥰

I think we look at our self as A+ health. I think it is hard to accept age and the problems we have. Most are very mobile, out doing things for others living life and do not notice what is going on in our personal lives. Signs are there but we chose to push it aside and to travel the same road we have for years. Hope u have a great Sunday.Kay8🥰

Jim…..All I can say is your a very lucky man with everything you have been through & to display clear lungs, liver & stomach. It’s like you have have been given a second chance…..a priceless Gift…….to protect your health instead of having life threatening issues brought on through our habits. I watched two people die from lung cancer…horrible for them & sad to watch…..I have had friends & acquaintances in life I have seen pass on due to liver disease, stomach cancer ect……Brought on by daily behaviors——- like me with my heart issues….some brought on by me….,poor eating habits….ect. Jim…..what I’m saying is you have been very lucky so far & I am happy for you. Please take good care of yourself & remember there is only one you 🙂. Being angry just makes you feel worst…..focus on all you do have to be grateful for ….CLAIM IT……and Thank your Higher Power. Oh yeah Jim…..I guess giving credit where credit is due Jim……most of the doctors out here are very dedicated to the care of their patients & work hard to pull their patients through the rough times. Jim……just don’t be sooo hard on yourself & let go of the anger……it doesn’t help….❤️❤️❤️…….Don’t Worry….Be Happy 😂😂😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙂

I agree with you Kay8, it was hard for me to accept age and the problems I acquired. I had to research & educate myself on how to get back to a somewhat normal life, and that included, having a positive attitude. Eating more consciously and making sure I get plenty of exercise. These are the actions that took me from where I use to be EF 10% to 55%. to where I am now. Happy Travelling and Enjoying Life.🥰

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member,
I'm very careful of any procedure they perform on me and will ask very quickly when what they are going became a part of the procedure. The one thing about my hospital that I truly love is the fact that they sent you a link to their medical library so you can see the different ways in which the procedure is done. This way you can ask your doctor any questions about it ahead of time. Here they don't like surprising patients. I had seen both of the surgical procedures for implanting my A-ICD before I met with my Electrophysiologist and he had his computer set for us to go over the information. Because I didn't know if I would survive the procedure I wanted it after Christmas. The day before the procedure I got a call to come in earlier. I thought the procedure would be earlier but my procedure had changed. Instead of them going through the groin they were going through my pocket. I have a number of special problems and they felt that was the best way. It's going to get better my friend, just think positive.
Robin

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