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What Do The Following Test Results Suggest?

Posted on Wed, 30 Sep 2015

Question: Hello...I recently had an echograph of my heart. It seems I have mild diastolic dysfunction, and mild aortic dilatation (41mm)...My blood pressure is controlled = 117/54. I take Avapro and amlodipine, and my bad cholesterol is very good = under 100 mg. My CRP is below 5. Is this something to be really worried about? I walk 4,5 times a week for 45 minutes each time, or 3-5 kms each time. I am 70, but feel 55 and look 60...all blood tests are excellent. I also have claudication but I recently saw a vascular surgeon and he said it had improved. I need reassurance that I am not going to die of heart failure...

Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
NO - you will NOT die of Heart failure...

Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic

There is nothing to suggest heart failure now or in the near future
Very good parameters indeed…
Ignore the issues and enjoy your life

Good luck
God bless you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (17 hours later)

Hi again...I believe I am allowed a follow-up question. My GP has stated that the results are fine and OK...is he right? I also understand that these two issues can be reversed with exercise - is this correct, or at least the mild diastolic dysfunction can...?? Is there anything I should be concerned about? Thank you Dr. Ananth.

Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Changes reversible / No concern

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Yes, your doctor is right indeed – the results are fine/OK
Yes, the changes are reversible with control of underlying condition (like Blood pressure) by drugs and life style changes – your pressure is well controlled and life style, commendable
No cause for concern / keep following with your GP

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar