Is an 84% ejection fraction something to be concerned about?

[Anianwen]

I am a 64 year old female who was recently diagnosed with an exercise induced left bundle branch block during a treadmill stress test. A nuclear non treadmill was done the next week. My ejection fraction was 84%, The ekg  was inconclusive due to baseline ekg changes, and LVH was written next to the ekg result area. The nurse who called said there is nothing to worry about, as no blockages were detected. I can't get in to see the cardio for weeks for the followup and was wondering if the high ef and LVH are cause for concern. Thank you for any replies.

[2210485]

It sounds like either a normal EF or an improperly measured ef.

Im going to assume this EF was the Exercise EF? In which case the nunber is great on its own.

A stroke volume and cardiac outout would help get a better picture though.

The LVH and LBBB (possibly related) is interesting as well.

What Im getting at here is:

Your chamber dimensions and ideitifying the CAUSE of the LVH (E.g. hypertension) and working to correct it is most important. The EF is of little relevance in your case.

[Anianwen]

Thank you. I’m not sure if these are the volumes you are referring to, but the end LV diastolic volume was 54 and end LV systolic volume was 9. Wall motion normal, LV size normal.I’ve always had normal blood pressure.

[mpanos]

That is a very good EG

[Jakrae]

I had some tests that showed a 70% EF along with bad Mitral Regurgitation.  I have to wait 3 more weeks (4 total) to see my cardiologist again.  It's hard not to worry, but I tell myself that if they know the results and scheduled it that far out, it mustn't be as bad as I fear.  

I hope for both of us, that is correct.  Hang in there.  the waiting is not easy.