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I have long covid and had an echo done. 3 things pop up for me. they are diastolic dysfunction, grade ii (pseudonormalization pattern). there is trace mitral regurgitation. & trivial pericardial effusion. what would these suggest?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

If you have history of chronic hypertension, the first three findings indicate your blood pressure has not been under control. If you never have history of hypertension, those are the findings of likely covid-19 related myocarditis. The trivial pericardial effusion is clinically insignificant.

Answered 10/5/2022

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Trivial pericardial effusion is most often not significant. Was your left atrium enlarged? If there's any doubt about grade 2 diastolic dysfunction being present (up to 30% of echocardiographic interpretations have some inaccuracies,), an echocardiogram with assessment of global longitudinal strain.measurements are most accurate. Discuss with your cardiologist.

Answered 10/7/2022

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