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What Does This ECHO Test Result Indicate?
My dad (65 yrs) had pulmonary edema 2 weeks back and here are the findings from his echo. Please help me in understanding his condition based on this. i am really scared Measurements: LVID (d) : 5.5 LVID (s) : 4.3 IVS (d) : 0.8 IVS (s) : 1.4 LVPW (d) : 1.0 LVPW (s) : 1.5 LA : 3.0 AO : 3.6 EF : 44% FS : 22% Doctor report: 1) left ventricle normal in size 2) left ventricle function reduced (moderate to severe) 3) Whole IVS anterior wall apex severly hypokinetic 4)Other segments Contracting normally 5)Mitral Valve mildly thick opening normal. Grade II mitral regurgitation. 6)other valves are normal 7)no tricuspid regurgitation 8) no pericardial effusion. Please help me in understanding his condition
Wed, 31 Dec 2014
hi
echocardiography shows that his left ventricular pumping ( main pump)has the ejection fraction of 44% which is reduced in function
when the normal EF should be more than 65%( without mitral regurgitation)
2.septal motion reduction( IVS ANTERIOR WALL-HYPOKINETIC -)this indicates that he had already had an episode of myocardial ischaemia,/attack mostly anterior wall.pulmonary edema is mainly due to this reason
.
grade 2 mitral regurgitation means incompetent mitral wall,but the size of the cardiac chambers remains normal.
he should regularly continue with his cardiac medications & regular follow up with the cardiologist
all the best, take care
echocardiography shows that his left ventricular pumping ( main pump)has the ejection fraction of 44% which is reduced in function
when the normal EF should be more than 65%( without mitral regurgitation)
2.septal motion reduction( IVS ANTERIOR WALL-HYPOKINETIC -)this indicates that he had already had an episode of myocardial ischaemia,/attack mostly anterior wall.pulmonary edema is mainly due to this reason
.
grade 2 mitral regurgitation means incompetent mitral wall,but the size of the cardiac chambers remains normal.
he should regularly continue with his cardiac medications & regular follow up with the cardiologist
all the best, take care
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