My husband was recently hospitalized because he had a hard time breathing. We found out he is a diabetic and has heart failure. After several tests and a whole week of trying to stablize his heart rate with many medications, he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and only 25% ejection fraction. He won't be able to see a cardiologist for another 3 weeks or so and it worries me. He is a 47 year old police officer, quit smoking since his hospitalization and he never abused alcohol. He is taking several prescribed medications and insulin and I record his blood pressure and heart rate daily. We'll wait to see a specialist but the physician made it seem like he was doomed with an ejection fraction that low. So, my question is, can his ejection fraction of 25% be improved?
Q: Can an ejection fraction of 25% be improved?
Hi Lynn,
Another individual asked a question related to ejection fraction. The answer they received may be useful to you. Here is a link to the Q&A - http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/c/question/15418/39688.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
Lynn, my husband, older than yours, was diagnosed with an ejection
fraction of 25% on the left side, more severe. I'd say get your
husband to the emergency room and they should provide you
with a Cardiologist on call. My husband has two Cardiologist
and they have referred him to a special Clinic for Congestive
Heart Failure Clinic and a Cardio Rehab.
My son in law just retired to help me, he was a 40 year Police
Commander in Waco, Texas. My heart and prayers are with you.
My husband was a very active Rancher/Beer Distributor, did not
drink or smoke and believed in hard work, even at the age of 87,
he still worked 12 hours a day.
If I can supply you with any info, do not hesitate to get to me.
I know how alone it can be.
Joyce Loftin
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