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Hypertensive, On Medicines, ECHO Showed LV Diastolic Dysfunction, Thickened Aortic Valve, Enlarged LA. Serious?
Dear Sir, I am 59 & hypertensive & on medicine for last 4 years. I got my echo done today. Major findings :- a) No RWMA b) Left Ventricular Concentric Hypertrophy c) Good LV systolic function, LV EF = 66% d) LV diastolic dysfunction e) Left atrium enlarged( borderline). f) Thickened aortic valve g) Other cardiac valves morphologically normal & their motion also normal. h) No evidence of pulmonary arterial hypertension . i) Intact IAS/IVS j) No intrachamber clot/mass k) No pericardial effusion seen Is my heart okay doctor? Thanks & Regards, R Rana
Thu, 11 Oct 2012
Hi
It is NOT serious...
The work of LA (left atrium) is a little harder than usual - because the LV (left ventricle) is thicker than normal from blood pressure. Hence the borderline change...
Slight thickening of aortic valve happens with age and blood pressure - no problem, as it is
You have nothing to worry at present
Keep the pressure well controlled
Repeat the ECHO after one year
Good luck
It is NOT serious...
The work of LA (left atrium) is a little harder than usual - because the LV (left ventricle) is thicker than normal from blood pressure. Hence the borderline change...
Slight thickening of aortic valve happens with age and blood pressure - no problem, as it is
You have nothing to worry at present
Keep the pressure well controlled
Repeat the ECHO after one year
Good luck
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