This is diagnosed by tests such as echocardiograms, which are ultrasound pictures of the heart. Cardiologists interpret echocardiograms by looking at them and seeing how well the heart is pumping blood. Much more important are patient symptoms. Furthermore, medications can improve both the EF and patient symptoms dramatically. I hope this information is useful.
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