Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction

Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) is a measure of how well the heart pumps blood. Specifically, it indicates the percentage of blood that the left ventricle, the heart's main pumping chamber, ejects with each heartbeat. A normal LVEF ranges from 55% to 70%. If the LVEF is lower, it may suggest heart problems, such as heart failure or damage to the heart muscle. Doctors use LVEF to assess heart health and guide treatment decisions. Understanding LVEF helps both patients and healthcare providers evaluate how effectively the heart is functioning.