MDCAT Biology MCQ #2128

A patient with heart failure has an ejection fraction of 40%. What does this indicate?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #2128

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient with heart failure has an ejection fraction of 40%. What does this indicate?

    • A) Normal contractility
    • B) Mildly reduced contractility
    • C) Moderately reduced contractility
    • D) Severely reduced contractility

    Answer: Moderately reduced contractility

    Explanation: Ejection fraction of 40% indicates moderately reduced contractility. Normal EF is above 55%.