I was implaneted a stent for MI in March this year (2011). Before angioplasy, echocardiogram showed my LV ejection fraction 49%. Can I improve my ejection fraction further? Please let me know the foods, vitamins, drugs i can take to improve my hearts EF.
Hello, Normally ejection fraction may improve slightly after stenting. But having 49% EF is not bad. Normal EF is more than 55%. Healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet, regular exercises, fish oil or fish, green leafy vegetables, fruits and avoiding meat etc. will help. Lipid profile 6 monthly or yearly if it's deranged. Avoid smoking active or passive and alcohol if any. In the Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.