An ejection fraction of 38 should mean a left ventricular ejection fraction of 38%, which is more serious.
The ejection fraction of the heart in a normal person tends to be between 50% and 70%. Ejection fraction of 38% is considered to be a serious reduction in ejection fraction. When the ejection fraction is reduced, it will lead to a decrease in the patient’s output per beat and cardiac output, and the heart will not be able to deliver enough blood to the peripheral organs, which can lead to the patient’s peripheral blood supply being insufficient, and ischemic symptoms of the corresponding organs will occur.
For patients presenting with heart failure, the cause of the heart failure should be actively clarified. Heart failure may be caused by hypertensive heart disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, rheumatic heart disease, etc. Treatment should be directed at the primary disease, which will help improve the symptoms of heart failure.
For patients with heart failure, medications can usually be used for treatment, such as vasodilator drugs isosorbide mononitrate, diuretics furosemide and torasemide, and cardiotonic drugs digitalis, which can improve the symptoms of heart failure.
This situation needs to actively consult the doctor, and the use of medication please follow the doctor’s instructions.