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What Is Meant By "borderline Dilated Left Atrium"?
Question: I am male, 6' 1", 274 lbs (I know I am obese). My recent ECHO said I have a borderline dilated left atrium (right at 4.1), trace mitral regurgitation, insufficient tricuspid regurgitation, the aortic valve is trileaflet, the pulmonic valve showed trace pulmonic valvular regurgitation. My mother passed away last year of atrial fibrulation (which they attribute to her chemotherapy for breast cancer as she was taking Tamoxin, but could she have had the same underlying items that I have that contributed to this)?
Should I need to see a specialist or is it too early?
Should I need to see a specialist or is it too early?
Brief Answer:
You have nothing to worry about...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking to HCM!
Your mother has past away from atrial fibrillation which has nothing to do with you echo findings.
For the moment you have nothing to worry about. I don't advice any cardiologist consultation for the moment.
I recommend a regular following up by cardiologist every year with ecg, echo and holter monitoring.
Hope this was of help!
Dr. Benard
You have nothing to worry about...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking to HCM!
Your mother has past away from atrial fibrillation which has nothing to do with you echo findings.
For the moment you have nothing to worry about. I don't advice any cardiologist consultation for the moment.
I recommend a regular following up by cardiologist every year with ecg, echo and holter monitoring.
Hope this was of help!
Dr. Benard
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