living with a low ejection fraction
recently diagnosed with an ef of 31%. has me in a tailspin. up until diagnosis i was feeling great. i'm 73. retired pro surfer. workout everyday. ride an airdyne and lift weights an hour everyday. plus play tennis. singles 3 days, doubles 4 days a week. living an active life. but admit i need more rest than i did 20 years ago. wish i didn't know what an ef is. now i just worry am i dying? i now feel every heart beat. i wonder should i be feeling bad? since diagnosis physically nothing has changed. mentally is another story. i'm just not ready for the physical decline. the unknowing.......................................
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You are certainly not alone.
Many in this community have shred their concerns over their EF numbers.
I hope some will chime in here with their personal experiences.
In the meantime, I'm sharing this article that may provide some helpful insight: https://heart-failure.net/living/ejection-fraction-number
My best, Doreen (Team Member)
