Specializing in the Treatment of
Cardiac Arrhythmias
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639 Hemlock St. Suite 100
Macon, GA 31201
Felix O. Sogade, MD, FACC
Joseph W. Poku, MD, FACC
Daniel E. Haithcock, MD |
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Ejection fraction (EF) is a measure of the amount of blood pumped out of the left ventricle (one of the two lower chambers of the heart). The term "ejection fraction" is used because it is a measurement of the blood pumped or "ejected" with each heartbeat. Because not all of the blood is ever completely pumped out of the ventricle, this number gives you the "fraction" of the total amount of blood pumped out.
Your EF, which is given as a percentage which is given as a percentage, reveals how well your left ventricle is working. In a sense, it reveals how healthy or unhealthy your heart muscle is. A normal EF is 50% or more-meaning at least 50% of the blood is pumped out of your left ventricle with each heartbeat. Generally a value of less than 40% is considered low. But no single percentage determines a low EF. Your doctor decides what is low for you by looking at your overall health and risk factors.
Other names for a low ejection fraction: low EF, low left ventricular fraction (low LVEF) |
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- 24-hour on call EP
- Board Certified in Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Board Certified in Cardiovascular Diseases
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine
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- New patients seen within one week
- Head Up Tilt Test, Echocardiogram and Stress Test performed in Office
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Mission Statement
To provide Middle Georgia with the highest level of comprehensive heart rhythm management, utilizing lifesaving technology and innovative research while always delivering compassionate patient care. |
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