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Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)

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PositiveVibes:
Great! Many thanks, Andy!

nice friend:
@ Andy, sharmin n all ,
in last Echo. my LVEF was  64%  (normal range 50-70%) ,,, and cardiologist mentioned impared LV relaxation ..... can anyone please explain it ... ??                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Andy Battaglia:
This is common in thals and due to iron load. You have addressed the high iron load you once had and have made great progress. Continue your good chelation program, but also make a point of getting foods that induce nitric oxide in your diet. A search on Google can give you plenty of ideas. Foods like watermelon and blueberries are excellent sources of NO. Adequate NO will promote normal elasticity in the heart and arteries. L-carnitine and L-arginie supplements are also of benefit.

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