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A low ejection fraction means the heart pumps less blood than expected with each heartbeat. When the EF falls between 20–35%, it may suggest reduced heart pumping ability and requires detailed evaluation to understand the cause and severity. Dr. S. A. Merchant, a...

Heart failure management is a continuous process that requires regular monitoring and treatment adjustments. In some cases, symptoms may continue or worsen despite following medications and recommended lifestyle changes, indicating the need for further evaluation. Dr....

Uncontrolled high blood pressure can weaken and enlarge the heart, damage arteries, and increase the risk of heart failure over time. Dr. Shahid Merchant explains how high BP can affect the heart, the warning signs to watch for, and when medical evaluation may be necessary.

High blood pressure with breathlessness can sometimes signal a more serious heart or lung problem. Dr. Shahid Merchant explains the possible causes of breathlessness with high BP, warning signs to watch for, and when medical evaluation may be necessary.

Is a low EF the same as a weak heart? Dr. Shahid Merchant explains the difference between low ejection fraction and overall heart weakness, common causes, treatment options, and whether a low EF can improve with appropriate cardiac care.

Can ejection fraction improve after a heart attack? Dr. Shahid Merchant explains how timely treatment, restored blood flow, medication, and cardiac rehabilitation can support heart function recovery and what factors influence ejection fraction.

An LVAD, or left ventricular assist device, is a mechanical pump surgically implanted to help the heart's main pumping chamber move blood to the rest of the body when it is no longer able to do so effectively on its own. It does not replace the heart and is not an...

A dedicated heart failure doctor becomes necessary once symptoms such as breathlessness, swelling, or fatigue continue to recur despite standard treatment from a general cardiologist or physician. Heart failure is not a single condition with one fixed treatment path;...

Treatment for a weak heart muscle typically begins with medication, followed by lifestyle changes, with devices considered only if the muscle continues to weaken despite these measures. Mechanical support or a transplant is reserved for the most severe cases, where...

A general physician can manage routine checkups and mild, short-lived symptoms effectively. However, persistent chest discomfort, unexplained breathlessness, palpitations, or fainting spells call for a cardiologist's evaluation. Heart-related symptoms can closely...

Whole body angiography is a single imaging test that maps the arteries across the heart, brain, kidneys, and limbs all in one sitting. Instead of checking just the coronary arteries, it looks at the entire vascular network, because atherosclerosis rarely stays in one...

TAVR and open heart surgery both replace a diseased heart valve, but they go about it in completely different ways. TAVR threads a new valve in through a catheter, no chest incision, and most patients leave hospital within days. Open heart surgery removes the old...