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Is Regurgitation Detected In The Echocardigram A Concern?
Question: I had an echocardiogram due to palpatations. It came back normal but saw some regurgitation.should I be concerned or ask my dr followup questions?
Hello, Madam
It's very important to consult a cardiologist for regurgitation at the earliest.
Thank you.
It's very important to consult a cardiologist for regurgitation at the earliest.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
But my doctor said it was mild and common and nothing to worry about ?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that mild regurgitation is not of any clinical significance.
So I agree with your doctor on the fact that you should not worry about it.
Nevertheless, I would recommend performing further tests to investigate for the possible causes of your palpitations:
- an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to examine your heart rhythm trends during a prolonged period of time and rule in/out any types of cardiac arrhythmia
- complete blood count for anemia
- thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid dysfunction
- blood electrolytes for any imbalance.
If all the above tests result normal, you should consider anxiety as the main cause of your symptoms.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Feel free to ask me again whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that mild regurgitation is not of any clinical significance.
So I agree with your doctor on the fact that you should not worry about it.
Nevertheless, I would recommend performing further tests to investigate for the possible causes of your palpitations:
- an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to examine your heart rhythm trends during a prolonged period of time and rule in/out any types of cardiac arrhythmia
- complete blood count for anemia
- thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid dysfunction
- blood electrolytes for any imbalance.
If all the above tests result normal, you should consider anxiety as the main cause of your symptoms.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Feel free to ask me again whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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