6 month post surgery Echo

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I had a recent echocardiogram and wanted to share what I think is good news. Right after surgery and at a 3 month echo, my ejection fraction was only in the 20's. My cardio wasn't surprised that it hadn't improved at that point and suggest we do it again at 6 months.

It seems that my recent echo indicated my ejection fraction had improved to 45. While it's not the greatest number I sure think it beats being in the 20's. Who knows, maybe it will continue to get better. At least the cardio said "see you next year".

 

[Penny]

Sounds like it is good news to me! Happy to hear that you are improving. Keep it up and you will be better than ever in no time

 

[ottagal]

Chris,
So glad to get that good news from you...yes, it is moving in the right direction and into the 'sweet spot'. By the next appt. perhaps, it will be exactly where it should be. .

 

[Luana]

Yeah! Good news!

 

[Daren]

Thats great news Chris. I had a doctor tell me that after a difficult surgery that the EF can stay low for quite some time and then slowly start to shoot up. Sounds like thats whats happening. Take good care of yourself... Daren

 

[nngbwh]

Hip Hip Horray !!!!!!!!!!!. Great news. Great to hear you are doing well.

 

[Angel]

Happy, happy, happy to hear your good news! "see ya next year" are always great words to hear!! Take care.

 

[Ross]

Slow and easy gets it.

 

[ALCapshaw2]

That is indeed GREAT NEWS Chris. An increase in EF from the 20's to 45 is a HUGE improvement.

In case you are aren't aware, Hospitals / Doctors all seem to have their own definition of Normal EF Range,
but they ALL fall within the range of 50 to 70%.

'AL Capshaw'

 

[OldManEmu]

Chris EF 20' to 40' s is great, once it gets to the 60's we know you have returned to normal.
Keep us updated.
I was <15 and have now returned to the 60's normal, so I hope your journey continues.

 

[Mentu]

Chris, it is always nice to hear good news. That kind of increase in just 3 months should give you some comfort. Even if the increase slows down, in a few months it should normal by any standards.

Larry

 

[Kathy McCain]

That is TERRIFIC news Chris! Keep up the good work.

 

[Jkm7]

Wonderful news. Very happy to hear about your improvement. Keep up the good work.