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The Sinatra Solution: Ejection Fraction

Several months ago, I posted a blog defining ejection fraction. I am thrilled that it has been helpful! I recently had a blog reader asks a great question about ejection fraction and wanted to post the answer: "I had a heart attack five years ago and a stent placed. All of my blood work is normal with…

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Cardiology Terminology 101: Understanding Ejection Fraction

…with your doctor or healthcare provider a bit less formidable. To start with, let’s look at the term ejection fraction, otherwise known in cardiology circles as EF. To understand ejection fraction, you first need to understand how your heart pumps your blood through your body. Most people think that…

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ACE Inhibitors 101

…shown that ACE inhibitors support the left ventricle so that it works more like a healthy heart, improving pumping ability and what is called ejection fraction (the amount of blood pushed forward with each heartbeat). The primary side effects include: * Decreased kidney function; * Decrease in sexual…

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