Diagnostic finding
Decreased Ejection Fraction
Reduced proportion of end-diastolic ventricular volume ejected with systole (≤40–45%), reflecting impaired left ventricular systolic function.
Causes
Coronary artery disease
Previous myocardial infarction (scar)
Cardiomyopathy
Heart valve disease
Hypertension
Arrhythmia
Myocarditis
Toxic heart disease
Alcohol
Chemotherapy
Also known as: Left ventricular systolic dysfunction, Low ejection fraction, Reduced ejection fraction
Referencing diagnoses
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