I am a 67-year-old man. My primary care
doctor this week ordered me to take an
echocardiacgram test. When we got the
results the doctor wasnt too concerned but
I would like another opinion. My doctor
doesnt like to refer to a specialist. The
main findings are 1) moderate aortic valve
sclerosis with no measurable gradient and
2) stage 1 diastolic dysfunction. Some of
the numbers: left ventricle is 4.3 cm,
ejection franction is 69%, diastolic flow
across the mitral valve shows an E/A of
0.9, deceleration time of 296 and E/E
prime is 15. A trivial pericardial
effusion is seen. Interventricular septum
is 0.8 cm, posterior wall is o.8 cm. Thank
You.
Echocardiogram test, in your case, shows
some heart damages but your heart still
has reserves to compensate.
You can consult some cardiologist for
further evaluation of your heart function.
