dsouter
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I got the Valve clinic to fax me the results of last summers (July 2008) and last weeks Echo:
My average blood pressure has risen from a usual 120-130 over 70-80 to 150 over 90.
I have been constantly tired , out of breath and frequently dizzy, almost constant palpitations since about early October. Started a few weeks after my last visit with Valve clinic to go over the July 2008 results.
I wasn't sure if I was making up how I felt because of the appointment and finding out I am Moderately regurgitating or I actually feel like a sack of crap for a reason.
What's your take on the results. Echo's are 17 months apart.
Thanks,
Dugald
July 04, 2008
Interpretation Summary:
Sinus Rhythm
The heart rate was approximately 65 bpm.
1. Aortic Valve homograph. At least moderate aortic Regurgitation.
2. Mildly Dilated aortic root and ascending aorta.
3. Normal left ventricular size and systolic function.
4. Mildly dilated left atrium.
Left ventricle:
The left ventricle is normal in size. There is normal left ventricular wall thickness. left ventricular systolic function is normal. The left ventricular wall motion is normal.
Right Ventricle:
The right ventricle is normal in size and function.
Atria:
The left atrium is mildly dilated. Right atrial size is normal. The Inter-atrial septum is intact with no evidence for an atrial septal defect.
Aortic Valve:
An aortic valve homograph is present. The prosthetic aortic valve is well seated. The prosthetic aortic valve appears to open well.
Mitral Valve:
The Mitral valve is normal. There is mild (1+) mitral regurgitation.
Tricuspid Valve:
The Tricuspid Valve is normal. there is mild (1+) tricuspid regurgitation.
Pulmonic Valve:
The pulmonic valve is normal in structure and function. trace pulmonic valvular regurgitation.
Pericardial / Pleural effusion:
There is no pericardial effusion.
Great Vessels:
Mild aortic root dilation. Mildly dilated ascending aorta. There is no pulmonary artery hypertension. Right atrial pressure is estimated at 10 mmHg .
MMode 2d Measurements:
IVSd: 0.98 cm
LVIDd: 5.4 cm
LVIDs: 3.1 cm
LVPWd: 0.94 cm
FS: 42%
LV mass (C)d: 195 grams
Ao root diam: 4.0
LA dimension: 4.1 cm
asc Aorta: 4.3 cm
Doppler Measurements and Calculations:
MV E point: 53 cm/sec
MV A point: 39 cm/sec
MV E/A: 1.4
MV dec time: 0.22 sec
Ao MaxPG 23 mmHg
Ao Mean PG: 13 mmHg
LV V1 max :94 cm/sec
RVSP: 30 mmHg
December 04, 2009
Interpretation Summary:
Sinus Rhythm
The heart rate was approximately 78 bpm.
1.Well seated Aortic Valve homograph. Moderate to severe (3+) aortic Regurgitation.Elevated trans-valvular gradients.
2. The left ventricle is mildly dilated with normal systolic function.
3. The right ventricle is normal in size and function
4. Mildly Dilated aortic root and ascending aorta.
Left ventricle:
The left ventricle is mildly dilated. There is normal left ventricular wall thickness. left ventricular systolic function is normal. The left ventricular wall motion is normal.
Right Ventricle:
The right ventricle is normal in size and function.
Atria:
The left atrium is moderately dilated. Right atrial size is normal. The Inter-atrial septum is intact with no evidence for an atrial septal defect.
Aortic Valve:
An aortic valve homograph is present. The prosthetic aortic valve is well seated.Moderate to severe (3+) regurgitation.
Mitral Valve:
The Mitral valve is normal. There is trace mitral regurgitation.
Tricuspid Valve:
The Tricuspid Valve is normal. there is trace tricuspid regurgitation.
Pulmonic Valve:
The pulmonic valve is normal in structure and function. There is no pulmonic valvular stenosis. Trace pulmonic valvular regurgitation.
Pericardial / Pleural effusion:
There is no pericardial effusion.
Great Vessels:
Mild aortic root dilation. Mildly dilated ascending aorta. There is no pulmonary artery hypertension. Right atrial pressure is estimated at 10 mmHg .
MMode 2d Measurements:
IVSd: 0.87 cm
LVIDd: 6.0 cm
LVIDs: 3.2 cm
LVPWd: 1.0 cm
FS: 46.5%
LV mass (C)d: 234.1 grams
Ao root diam: 4.0
LA dimension: 5.1 cm
asc Aorta: 4.4 cm
Aortic Arch: 3.3 cm
Doppler Measurements and Calculations:
MV E point: 88.7 cm/sec
MV A point: 71.7 cm/sec
MV E/A: 1.2
MV dec time: 0.14 sec
Ao MaxPG 60 mmHg
Ao Mean PG: 28.8 mmHg
LV V1 max :163.8 cm/sec
RVSP: 31.3 mmHg
My average blood pressure has risen from a usual 120-130 over 70-80 to 150 over 90.
I have been constantly tired , out of breath and frequently dizzy, almost constant palpitations since about early October. Started a few weeks after my last visit with Valve clinic to go over the July 2008 results.
I wasn't sure if I was making up how I felt because of the appointment and finding out I am Moderately regurgitating or I actually feel like a sack of crap for a reason.
What's your take on the results. Echo's are 17 months apart.
Thanks,
Dugald