My ejection fraction dropped to 10 with idiopathic asymptomatic cardiomyopathy, but I've managed to get to 40+. But when a I had a nuclear stress test in early 2016, it supposedly dropped to 29. My cardiologist was very concerned and actually did a heart cath. My last echo was a solid 40, and he and I were both relieved. I'll mention your situation to my cardiologist as well. Maybe there is some connection.
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Francee Levin
Columbia SC
(803) 788-1207
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-04-2017 09:30
From: Greg Malhoit
Subject: Big discrepancy in Ejection fraction between nuclear stress test and Echo
I recently underwent a stress test to clear me for knee replacement surgery. EF was 35. This was shocking since 3 Echo tests done in the last 2 years were 66, 73 and 80 respectively. My Dr. decided to do a new (4th) Echo showing 65 EF. I had the surgery and am recovering. Has anyone seen this level of discrepancy? Explanation? Thanks.