Question 1

what does a "mildly dilated right atrium" indicate?

Accepted Answer

Tricuspid Valve leak: The right atrium is 'the first chamber' of the heart where blood collects from the entire body.  Blood then travels from the right atrium to the right ventricle through the 'tricuspid' valve.  If there is any backflow of blood back through the tricuspid valve then that would cause the right atrium to enlarge.  Since the enlargement is only mild then the valve insufficiency (leak) is probably mild.

Question 2

can i live a normal life with minor dilated right atrium?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: The fact that is "minor" is in your favor; however, to answer your question, we need a DIAGNOSIS (not just a finding). Dilation of the right atrium occurs for various reasons - pulmonic valve stenosis, tricuspid/pulmonary regurgitation (TR/PR), atrial septal defect (ASD), pulmonary hypertension (PAH). Some of these conditions are treatable (ASD); others don't need treatment (TR); PAH is progressiv

Question 3

just been told i have minor dilated right atrium can i go on a plane with this? i also have mobitz type 1. so scared to go on holiday in 9 days

Accepted Answer

Cardiologist: Both mild right atrial enlargement and mobitz 1 second degree AV block shouldn't disqualify you from flying or participating in physical activities if you have no symptoms  unless your heart rate is abnormally slow when exercising. A treadmill stress test or Holter monitor could determine exercise tolerance.  A cardiologist who is familiar with all your findings is best qualified to advise you

Question 4

echo report shows minor dilated right atrium so waiting to see cardiologist again in 3 weeks. so scared of dying will this kill me  ?

Accepted Answer

Relax: In mild cases, no treatment may be necessary, but when severe, hospitalization may be necessary. Medications that may be used include antibiotics, diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, digoxin, anticoagulants, nitrates, calcium channel blockers and angiotensin receptor blockers. Some patients may require surgery, such as mitral valve replacement or repair.

Question 5

moderately dilated right ventricle and right atrium. 2. normal left ventricular systolic function.. 5. large asd secundum seen with left to right shunt. report of eco plz check?

Accepted Answer

: A modrately dilated right ventricle and right atrium may occur secondary to the "left to right shunt" from a ASD, which increases redundantly the volume of blood in the right ventricle and right atrium. Normal left ventricular function would indicate that the functional defect from the ASD is not presently a factor in decreasing heart performance.

Question 6

have chest pains with shortness of breath and palpitations. my echocardiogram report says i have a mildly dilated right atrium. should i be scared or worried?

Accepted Answer

: More medical history will be helpful. In general, for a young man with that echo finding and your symptoms, you need an answer from your cardiologist. Good luck!

Question 7

i have recently just had an echocardiogram as my brother was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. mine has come back with a 25cm2 right atrium and estimated pap as 29mmhg+rap. mild tr - does this sound like pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you have mild pulmonary hypertension which results in mild tricuspid regurgitation and mildly enlarged right atrium.

Question 8

a transthoratic echocardiogram shows a dialated right ventricle, dialated right atrium and mild pulmonic regurgitation.  what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like possible: Right heart strain.  Pulmonary hypertension?  Talk to your physician or cardiologist.

Question 9

is the blood entering the right atrium low in oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Right atrium entering blood is lower in oxygen.

Question 10

can you tell me how the dlood entering the right atrium differ fom the blood entering the left atrium?

Accepted Answer

Circulation of blood: Heart is a pump,that works non stop,to keep you alive,and is divide in two sections,rt,.and left,all your activities and production of. Carbon dioxide,is carried by veins,transported to rt. atrium,to rt ventricle,thence to lungs,which exchanges co2 for oxygen,and from lungs taken to left atrium,ventricle and to the rest of body,this cycle goes on,

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Just been told i have minor dilated right atrium can i go on a plane with this? i also have mobitz type 1. so scared to go on holiday in 9 days

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Echo report shows minor dilated right atrium so waiting to see cardiologist again in 3 weeks. so scared of dying will this kill me ?

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Moderately dilated right ventricle and right atrium. 2. normal left ventricular systolic function.. 5. large asd secundum seen with left to right shunt. report of eco plz check?

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Have chest pains with shortness of breath and palpitations. my echocardiogram report says i have a mildly dilated right atrium. should i be scared or worried?

A member asked:

I have recently just had an echocardiogram as my brother was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. mine has come back with a 25cm2 right atrium and estimated pap as 29mmhg+rap. mild tr - does this sound like pulmonary hypertension?

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A transthoratic echocardiogram shows a dialated right ventricle, dialated right atrium and mild pulmonic regurgitation. what does this mean?

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Is the blood entering the right atrium low in oxygen?

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Can you tell me how the dlood entering the right atrium differ fom the blood entering the left atrium?

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