Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
3yrs on from mitral repair on echo dystolic dysfuction after speaking with cardiologist explained not much importance as overall result is excellent?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
DiastolicDYSFUNCTION: It refers to impaired relaxation of the LV during the filling phase of the pump cycle;beta blocker is good and if exercise BP is high then a increase in dose would help;ask cardiologist for a stress test
Answered 9/15/2016
980 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
After Mitral Repair with minimum residual leakage should Periodic checks by your Cardiologist be once a year or every 2 years Advised 2yrs in the UK.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Cardiologist said everything was ok but upon reading myself results it said mild mitral regurgitation!?something to be concerned should I c other doc
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I just had mitral valve repair surgery. Why do I still have a lottle but of leakage after the repair? Cardiologist told me he sees minimal leakage.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Cardiologist told me a slight leakage after mitral valve repair...What will cause leakeage to get worse?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I had a mitral valve repair ..Cardiologist told me echo still shows very minimal amount of leakage..Will this get worse over time?
Is it customary to be seen by Cardiologist every 2 yrs For ECHO test for life after mitral valve repair Or would discharge happen at some point?
For how long will you have shortness of breath after heart surgery for mitral valve repair if cardiologist says echo looks after surgery.
What does mitral valve:mild insufficiency mean on an echo? Should i see a cardiologist?
Echo shows mild lvh with mild mitral regurgitation. Cardiologist said its nothing to worry about. Need a second opinion. Is he right?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
