Question 1

echo results normal on vscan. so would someone do better with fullblown echo?

Accepted Answer

Normal is normal: You can't do better then normal. Echo is a simple anatomical test. As long as the quality was good and the interpreting doctor knew what there are doing, u should be ok. If clinical suspicion for disease is high, then u should get a complete echo in a certified echo facility.

Question 2

when drs give test results, why would one refer to test results as satisfactory if normal? why not good or excellent? (e.g in echo results)

Accepted Answer

Test results: Test results are either normal or not not normal. There is no gradation of results as being super-normal. One does not get better than normal.

Question 3

do i get a cardiologist's opinion on my echo results?

Accepted Answer

See below: A cardiologist usually interprets the study, however, a specific opinion is not usually included.

Question 4

i would like a cardiologist's opinion on my echo results.?

Accepted Answer

Ask...: Ask the same question to the doctor who ordered the test and/or the cardiologist who performed it.
You should not ask for a second opinion when you do not have the first one yet...

Question 5

hi, please interpret my echo result:

lvid> 26/40 
ivs> 15/13 
pw> 15/10 
ef>66%

my cardiologist said everything is normal, but still i am worried.

Accepted Answer

Normal: The dimensions you listed for your ECHO, if I read them correctly, are all normal with the exception of the IVS being a little thicker than normal.  IVS stands for the middle portion of the heart between the bottom left and right chambers.  Measurements, however, can be somewhat inaccurate, so I suggest getting a second opinion on the measurments of your IVS.

Question 6

echo results show mild aorta regurgitation - what does this mean long term for me? i am worried. what symptoms should i look for? further testing?

Accepted Answer

Schedule: want to work out a long term monitoring schedule with your cardiologist in terms of periodic echo's to follow vale leakage and ventricular function and size. Also ask if there is any anatomical abnormality of the valve as you may then need more frequent follow up. Idea is to follow and act before symptoms get severe if possible.

Question 7

what types of things can a doctor glean from an echo result?

Accepted Answer

Several...: The echo shows the overall function of the heart.  It will tell how much blood is being pumped out to the body as a fraction of what is in the ventricle.  It will show any valve abnormalities.  It can also show if there are congenital defects, including holes in the septum.

Question 8

my husband had back pain near shoulder echo result came as: mild conc lvh tapse1.7 cm what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

: Normal tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion is over 1.7. This is a measure of right ventricle systolic function &amp; his is borderline normal. If he doesn't have pulmonary artery hypertension or chronic lung disease, I wouldn't be concerned. However, concentric hypertrophy of the left ventricle is usually caused by high blood pressure or aortic valve disease. I recommend consulting a cardiologi

Question 9

recent echo result did not include ejection fraction? although cardiologist said very reasured with all results with mean trans gradient 8mmhg agree?

Accepted Answer

Sounds: good!

Follow and TRUST your cardiologist...the mitral valve is functioning well and that's what counts!

Hope this is helpful!
Dr Z

Question 10

good echo result recently had 24 holter few yrs back
odd svt ectopic beat.fast irregular many beats crammed in 10 seconds is this svt i get sometimes?

Accepted Answer

As I indicated in: your previous question, the arrhythmia cannot be accurately diagnosed by physical examination (pulse) when it is so short in duration. You need some form of electrocardiographic monitoring to make a diagnosis. With a normal echo it is unlikely to be anything too worrisome but could be afib. Get it checked out by your local health care provider.

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Echo results normal on vscan. so would someone do better with fullblown echo?

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When drs give test results, why would one refer to test results as satisfactory if normal? why not good or excellent? (e.g in echo results)

A member asked:

Do i get a cardiologist's opinion on my echo results?

A member asked:

I would like a cardiologist's opinion on my echo results.?

A member asked:

Hi, please interpret my echo result: lvid> 26/40 ivs> 15/13 pw> 15/10 ef>66% my cardiologist said everything is normal, but still i am worried.

A member asked:

Echo results show mild aorta regurgitation - what does this mean long term for me? i am worried. what symptoms should i look for? further testing?

A member asked:

What types of things can a doctor glean from an echo result?

A member asked:

My husband had back pain near shoulder echo result came as: mild conc lvh tapse1.7 cm what does it mean?

A member asked:

Recent echo result did not include ejection fraction? although cardiologist said very reasured with all results with mean trans gradient 8mmhg agree?

A member asked:

Good echo result recently had 24 holter few yrs back odd svt ectopic beat.fast irregular many beats crammed in 10 seconds is this svt i get sometimes?

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