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What Does This Echocardiogram Report Mean?

I was trying to understand my echocardiogram results. Technically difficulty study. Aortic Valve: The aortic valve is trileaflet. There is no aortic valve stenosis or aortic valve insufficiency. Mitral Valve: The mitral valve shows borderline prolapse with mild myxomatous changes. There is mild mitral valve insufficiency by Doppler. Pulmonic Valve: The pulmonic valve is grossly normal. There is trace pulmonic valve insufficiency by Doppler. Tricuspid Valve: The tricuspid valve is grossly normal. There is mild tricuspid valve insufficiency by Doppler. The estimated RV systolic pressure is normal. Left Ventricle: The left ventricle is normal in size. The systolic performance is normal. The estimated left ventricular ejection fraction is 65-70%. Right Ventricle: The right ventricle is normal in size and overall systolic performance. Aortic Root: The aortic root is not dilated. Atria: The atria are not enlarged. Pericardium: There is no significant pericardial effusion. Conclusion: 1. Grossly normal aortic, pulmonic and triscuspid valves. 2. Borderline mitral valve prolapse with mild valve insufficiency. 3. Mild tricuspid valve insufficiency with normal estimated RV systolic pressure. 4. Normal LV size and overall systolic performance. The estimated left ventricular ejection fraction is 65-70%. I m a 45 year old female that has had symptoms of fatigue, blood pressure higher then normal, swelling in the ankles and feet, heart palpitations all going on for little over a month and a half. Just started noticing within the last couple of weeks a little shortness of breath, especially when I lay down at night. Its like I can t catch my breath for about 30-45 seconds. Should I be worried?
Mon, 14 Sep 2020
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Hi,

Heart is four chambered organ situated in the chest cavity. Divided into two atrai and two ventricles (Right and Left). Right atrium collects the venous blood from vena cavae drains into right ventricle which is controlled by a valve called as Tricuspid valve. Similarly, left atrium collects blood from the Pumonary veins and drains into left ventricle which inturn pumps the blood into the aorta. The blood flow between left atrium and left ventricle is controlled by a valve called as bicuspid valve.

Left ventricle pumps blood into the aorta which is controlled by Aortic valve. Right ventricle pumps blood into Pulmonary artery which is controlled by Pulmonary valve. Based in your report you have mild bulge out of a leaflet in Mitral valve. All the other valves looks normal but there is mild flow defect which is not significant. You have normal left ventricle which pumps enough blood into the Aorta (more than 60 percent). Check for Hemoglobin level to rule anaemia which favours all your symptoms. Do check for thyroid hormone and renal function status.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
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What Does This Echocardiogram Report Mean?

Hi, Heart is four chambered organ situated in the chest cavity. Divided into two atrai and two ventricles (Right and Left). Right atrium collects the venous blood from vena cavae drains into right ventricle which is controlled by a valve called as Tricuspid valve. Similarly, left atrium collects blood from the Pumonary veins and drains into left ventricle which inturn pumps the blood into the aorta. The blood flow between left atrium and left ventricle is controlled by a valve called as bicuspid valve. Left ventricle pumps blood into the aorta which is controlled by Aortic valve. Right ventricle pumps blood into Pulmonary artery which is controlled by Pulmonary valve. Based in your report you have mild bulge out of a leaflet in Mitral valve. All the other valves looks normal but there is mild flow defect which is not significant. You have normal left ventricle which pumps enough blood into the Aorta (more than 60 percent). Check for Hemoglobin level to rule anaemia which favours all your symptoms. Do check for thyroid hormone and renal function status. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician