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Male, 72 Years, H/o - HTN On Medication ; ECG
Question: Male, 72 years, h/o - HTN on medication ; ECG - QS in Lead III and AVF ; 2 D Echo ( As per attachment ) s/o : Aortic Valve : Sclerotic
Mitral Valve : Annular Calcification present
Request your opinion on prognosis and Health status or any major hospitalisation in future
Mitral Valve : Annular Calcification present
Request your opinion on prognosis and Health status or any major hospitalisation in future
Brief Answer:
Needs evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Although the echo report of the patient is normal however the ecg attaches is suggestive of atrial fibrillation. Patient needs a repeat ecg and HOLTER monitoring as a part of further evaluation.
Atrial Fibrillation is a underlying risk factor for stroke in elderly patients if left untreated or inappropriately treated. If stroke happens patient will need hospitalisation.
Kind Regards
Needs evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Although the echo report of the patient is normal however the ecg attaches is suggestive of atrial fibrillation. Patient needs a repeat ecg and HOLTER monitoring as a part of further evaluation.
Atrial Fibrillation is a underlying risk factor for stroke in elderly patients if left untreated or inappropriately treated. If stroke happens patient will need hospitalisation.
Kind Regards
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