My dad's 62 and was admitted to the hospital because he had a fever, weakness, and cough. The doctors ran some tests and found that his heart is enlarged, and the ejection fraction is 23. I'm really worriedis this a serious issue? What do you suggest we do next?

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Ejection fraction is very low and he must be in absolute bed rest and continuous monitoring is needed because of higher risk of him getting heart failure,get hime hsopitalised and follow your doctors advice

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My dad's 62 and was admitted to the hospital because he had a fever, weakness, and cough. The doctors ran some tests and found that his heart is enlarged, and the ejection fraction is 23. I'm really worriedis this a serious issue? What do you suggest we do next?

Ejection fraction is very low and he must be in absolute bed rest and continuous monitoring is needed because of higher risk of him getting heart failure,get hime hsopitalised and follow your doctors advice

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