The ejection fraction (EF) can be defined as the amount, or
percentage, of blood that is pumped out of the ventricles (lower chambers of
the heart) with each contraction. The EF number, or this percentage helps your
doctor determine how your ticker is functioning. Better management of heart
failure (HF) can lead to a better EF. You may be able to help yourself
experience fewer symptoms and achieve a greater sense of well-being by managing
your heart failure properly and following your treatment plan. Plus, you may
also see an improvement, or even a recovery of your ticker’s ejection fraction.
It should be noted that individuals with improved EF tend to not only have
fewer hospitalizations, but also have better overall outcomes.
Consult
Your Doctor Regarding Improving Your EF- Consulting your doctor can help
you draft a realistic plan. Your doctor or other healthcare provider will offer
the best recommendations, which is crucial as what works for another person,
may not be right for you. Do accept the support of your friends and family
members who can help you achieve your goals.
First and foremost, you need to discuss a few things with
your healthcare provider, such as your EF number, reason why your EF is low and
how does that affect your health, lifestyle changes or medications that will
most likely help you, how tracking your HF symptoms can help improve your
outcome, the right time to retest your EF.
Perform The
Right Amount Of Physical Activity- Most people with HF can benefit
hugely from exercise, and some patients who go along with an exercise plan may
notice improvements in their EF. According to research, physical activity can
help individuals living with HF by reducing symptoms, improving mood and even
increasing the heart’s ability to pump blood.
Observe
Your Weight- Track your weight to get vital clues about how well your
ticker is managing its load. It’s important to maintain a healthy body weight
as a healthy body mass makes it easier for your ticker and blood vessels to
circulate blood and manage fluid levels. Track your weight fluctuations and
respond to that which may help you notice patterns that can help you respond
appropriately to situations before they turn worse.
Tend To Any
Known Causes Of HF- High blood pressure, or hypertension, diabetes and
metabolic syndrome are some of the risk factors associated with HF. Managing
these conditions can help your HF and your EF improve.
There should be a plan which should be followed carefully.
Taking your prescribed medication may also improve your EF. Your ticker, over a
period of time, may be able to recover, strengthen and function better as the
medications are working.
Reduce Your
Stress- Your emotional well-being should be cared for as well.
Being stressed can increase heart rate and blood pressure (two major things
that can worsen HF symptoms), although the correlations between HF and stress
aren’t clear. Remember it doesn’t hurt to build up your tools for emotional
well-being whether or not stress-reduction has a direct affect on your EF.
Stay Away
From Harmful Substances- By harmful substances, we mean alcohol, which can
increase the risk of HF and worsen symptoms. Eliminate alcohol, and see for yourself
improvement in the signs and symptoms of HF. Quit smoking as smoking cigarettes
is particularly risky to people with HF. Quit any usage of cocaine or
amphetamines, which are strongly associated with HF and you should abstain from
them to improve your chances for a recovered EF. Without consulting your
healthcare provider, do not ever stop taking any prescribed medications.
Speaking of results, individual results may vary but the
efforts you put into improving your heart’s ejection fraction can have
additional positive results. You’ll also feel better and experience fewer
symptoms at the same time.
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