My husbands ejection fraction went down after a valve sparing aortic root replacement. It was actually normal before but now it is at 45% when it should be ...Read more
My husbands ejection fraction went down after a valve sparing aortic root replacement. It was actually normal before but now it is at 45% when it should be over 50%. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, did it improve over time?
Valerie Allen My EF fraction was 60 prior to surgery and one year later between 50-60. I’m not sure how long it ... Read more
Valerie Allen My EF fraction was 60 prior to surgery and one year later between 50-60. I’m not sure how long it has been for your husband?
Susan Lynn There was an interesting interview Adam did on this site about a reduction in ejection fraction after ... Read more
Susan Lynn There was an interesting interview Adam did on this site about a reduction in ejection fraction after surgery - I'll see if I can find it. The surgeon he interviewed basically said that all of us who had regurgitation will see a reduction in ejection fraction after our repairs/replacements. The pre-op EF measurement doesn't distinguish between blood flowing forward or backward. It's actually a misleading reading. Once our valves are fixed and the blood is pumping efficiently forward, the number is reduced. Chances are he'll see it improve over time.
Susan Lynn Found it! https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/videos/ejection-fraction-fall-gillinov
https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/videos/ejection-fraction-fall-gillinov