As a medical professional with expertise in cardiology, I can explain that a low ejection fraction (EF) is a measure of how well the heart is pumping blood. The ejection fraction is a percentage that indicates the amount of blood leaving the heart's main pumping chamber, the left ventricle, with each contraction. A normal ejection fraction is generally between 50% and 70%. An ejection fraction of
40% or lower is considered
low and may indicate that the heart is not pumping as effectively as it should be. Conditions such as heart failure, heart attack, or cardiomyopathy can lead to a reduced ejection fraction.
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