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I am 30 and my LGE is 32% already, should I be worried?
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) | Last Active: Jun 27 10:39am | Replies (6)Comment receiving replies
@punctual451
I am not faimiar with LGE%. Are you talking about ejection fraction (EF).
I have had a EF of 25-30 for over 10 years now. I exercise 1-2 hours 6 days a week. I have been doing Sprint Triathlons since 2017.
Were you told you have heart failure (HF)? If you were what was the cause? The biggest thing with HF is treating it. Great new medication out there. Regarding you mentioned ICD. My HF was caused by a virus or infection not cardiovascular disease or heart attack called Cardiomyopathy.
Thus my cardiologist, heart failure and electrophysiologist wanted me to have a ICD/Pacemaker. Until I got that device to help with my electrical issues of my heart and this team changed my medications (Mayo) my EF was going lower and lower. After my device implant and new medications my EF has been the same for over 10 years.
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I am talking about something a little different - but this information is still very helpful! It's great to hear how a combination of help from doctors/meds/ICD can help people have a better outlook on life. I appreciate you commenting, and hope everything continues to go well with you!