Can ejection fraction be improved with exercise?

This is out of my area, but I have read that there is such a thing as 'cardiac rehabilitation', a specialty that the medical establishment uses for cardiac patients whose hearts have gotten weak in one way or another. Perhaps you can inquire of your cardiology team?

Hi @anet What a great question, how to exercise with the goal of increasing a low ejection fraction.

I am not a medical professional but I am quite familiar with a heart not able to provide the body with what it needs. I imagine your heart attack was scary and your activity has decreased significantly.

My experience in trying to improve my circulation is consistency. I function the best when my medications, eating and activity are consistent. Exercise and strength training makes me stronger so I experience gradual improvement. Though my situation is not exactly like yours I hope this provides some encouragement. Steady plodding!

According to the American Heart Association once your doctor gives you the go-ahead exercise may help reduce symptoms, improve mood and increasing the heart’s ability to pump blood. Exercising to improve ejection can make you feel better and reduce symptoms. Great news! As you wait for others to comment you may want to read the entire article:
- How To Improve Ejection Fraction: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/diagnosing-heart-failure/how-can-i-improve-my-low-ejection-fraction

I just read an unanswered discussion you created earlier this month, linked below. I am not sure if both discussions refer to you, or perhaps both you and your spouse are dealing with low EF. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/does-anyone-have-a-low-ejection-fraction-and-also-kidney-disease/

Have your doctors provided guidance? Are you exercising now?