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Should I Be Worried Of The Echo-cardiogram Result?

Hello, I had an echocardiogram done on the 20th of last month and everything was normal except i show abnormal ventricular septal wall motion. I have dilated cardiomyopathy well controlled by meds. What does this mean and can it be corrected? Is it anything to be concerned about?
Thu, 6 Mar 2014
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Hello,
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

As you have dilated cardiomyopathy, you may have Abnormal ventricular septal wall motion.
This is to be concerned about if you have any symptoms like chest pain, breathlessness etc. Because this may indicate that you have infarction and may develop heart attack.
Usually Region wall motion abnormalities are seen in ischemia and infarction in heart muscle.
But this can also occur in dilated cardiomyopathy because of left bundle branch block ie. Nonischemic septal wall abnormality.

MY advice is to continue the drug prescribed by your treating cardiologist.
Have regular visit and check up with your doctor.
Practice aerobic or cardiac exercises as per the advice of your cardiologist and Physiotherapist.
Avoid deep fried and fat rich foods.
Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits.
Try relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation.

Hope this helps.
Please write back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
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Should I Be Worried Of The Echo-cardiogram Result?

Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. As you have dilated cardiomyopathy, you may have Abnormal ventricular septal wall motion. This is to be concerned about if you have any symptoms like chest pain, breathlessness etc. Because this may indicate that you have infarction and may develop heart attack. Usually Region wall motion abnormalities are seen in ischemia and infarction in heart muscle. But this can also occur in dilated cardiomyopathy because of left bundle branch block ie. Nonischemic septal wall abnormality. MY advice is to continue the drug prescribed by your treating cardiologist. Have regular visit and check up with your doctor. Practice aerobic or cardiac exercises as per the advice of your cardiologist and Physiotherapist. Avoid deep fried and fat rich foods. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits. Try relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health.