- Male
- 55 Years
- 20/02/2025
I'm really concerned about my dad's health. His recent report showed that his ejection fraction is at 38 when it's supposed to be around 50. He's having trouble with breathing too. Can you tell me how serious this is and what kind of treatments or precautions we should be considering?
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continue medicine
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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