Confused about test results; All new to me

[MrsRocketman]

Hi all,
I just got my results of my echo and I'm trying to learn what they mean. I do go for a full cardio work up soon so I know I'll learn much more. However, I like to have an idea what is going on.

Normal left ventricular size with normal function estimated at 65%.
What does that mean?

Grossly normal arotic value
Grossly Normal.....sounds like it should be a good thing...?????

mild mitral value prolapse with mild mital regurgitation
mild aortic insufficiency
Tricuspid Regurgitiation.
Mild sounds good....???

Can anybody tell me anything?
Thank you all in advance.
Oh, if it matters, I've never had Rhumatic Fever (that I know of) and I'm only 36.

 

[Ross]

Well lets see here, oh yeah, welcome to the forums.

1. Normal Ventricle with an excellent ejection %.

2. Not a darn thing wrong with your aortic valve?

3. Looks like a 1+ mitral regurg and tricuspid regurg

What I question is why they say grossly normal value then turn around and say mild aortic insuffiency? That don't make sense.

At any rate, your in pretty decent shape. They may follow you on a yearly basis to make sure things aren't getting any worse, but It looks to be your a long ways away from any surgery.

 

[MrsRocketman]

THANK YOU

THANK YOU

Ross,
Thanks for the reply. That helps calm my thought, a lot. I'll be sure to ask about the "grossly normal" / mild aortic insufficency when I see the Cardio next week.

It's great to have a place to get answers from helpful people who have "been there; done that".

 

[ALCapshaw2]

It all sounds pretty GOOD to me.

When a valve is nearly closed over by disease, the heart compensates by 'pumping harder'. This causes it to become enlarged. Since your heart is NOT enlarged, you have NOT had any permanent damage from this compensation (and probably don't have a blocked valve).

The medical rating system goes from
None to Trace to Mild to Moderate to Severe to Critical.
MILD ratings *may* indicate that a condition should be monitored. The condition could progress or stay the same for years to come. That's why they may propose regular 'monitoring'.

The 65% heart function *probably* refers to Ejection Fraction which for the aortic valve is typically 55 to 75% for healthy people. Your number is right in the middle of the pack of Healthy Hearts.

SO, why was an echo ordered for you? Were there other symptoms you didn't mention?

'AL'

 

[Ross]

This place is certainly loaded with those! Stick around and join us for fun and education all in one. I'm the screwball of the forum and there are others too. We enjoy it all and hope you do too.

 

[MrsRocketman]

Additional Info

Additional Info

I went into Anaphylatic Shock after getting one of my allergy injections. About 3 months later, I had an eposide of "Syncope"; which seemed like another allergic reaction when it was happening. Went to the ER to which I was told Stress. Then 18 months later, this past end of Aug; I had another "eposide" of Syncope. Pulse goes to 120; If I don't lay completly flat I will have LOC (Loss of Concenist...sorry about the spelling)

The 2nd "spell" occured after eating a lollipop; the 3rd while eating a lollipop. Ok, that most likely has nothing to do with it, but who knows at this point.

Therefore, I had labs; EEG, Holter Monitor; Echo done.

 

[Ross]

Interesting. Did anything show up on the Holter? I'm wondering if your experiencing some electrical problems.

 

[Nancy]

Hi MrsRocketman-

Welcome to the site.

Sounds like you're in pretty good shape, with some little watch areas. However, your doctor really has to find out why you're fainting.

Fainting isn't just "one of those things", it's a symptom of something, and it could cause you harm, since you could injure yourself during a faint.

There could be many reasons for fainting so please make sure the cause is pursued until there is a diagnosis.

Take care,

 

[ALCapshaw2]

"If I don't lay completly flat I will have LOC" - MrsRocketman

Loss of consciousness could result from low blood pressure or a very low heart rate. Did anyone check your blood pressure?

It might be a good idea to purchase a Bloop Pressure Tester to track your BP at home. They even make BP instruments that you can check it by yourself, although it does take some getting used to.

'AL'

 

[MrsRocketman]

AL....

AL....

You are so right. I forgot to mention that I've always had low blood pressure. I do have a BP "tester" which I am going to try to monitor my BP. I find that many doctor's office do not take it correctly. I also have a faint heart beat, therefore, many times they are in too much of a hurry to just get a reading that it's not usually showing as low as it truly is.

 

[RickKiem]

MrsRocketman, You said a mouthful when you talked about how some Dr.'s offices take blood pressure. My GP's nurses in the early to mid nineties seemed as if it was a race to see who could write down a reading the fastest. I have always monitored my own which was always high and asked about why they got lower reading than me and was told it was my monitor that was wrong. My BP before I started to take meds to control it avearged 130-140/105-110. I wonder if my Doc had taken his time and realized I needed to control my BP back then if I would be facing these problems now.......I quess the lesson is to always question......

Rick