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What is Ejection Fraction? – Video
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- Ejection fraction is the percentage of blood that is pumped out of a ventricle during systole.
- Reduced ejection fraction indicates systolic dysfunction.
- Healthy stroke volume is between 50 – 70%.
- Anything that hinders cardiac contraction can decrease ejection fraction.
- You can measure ejection fraction using an echocardiogram.
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