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

Note: Lists existing diagnoses in Diagnotize only.