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On A Nuclear Stress Test Its Says Global Systolic Is
Question: on a nuclear stress test its says global systolic is normal . the ejection fraction was calculated at 42% on my echocardiogram my interpretation summary states :
>septal motion is consistent with conduction abnormality
trace of mild regurgitation
> E/A is reversed consistent with grade 1 Diastolic dysfunction
> trace of tricuspid regurgitation.
right ventricle is normal
trace of pulmonic valvular regurgitation
> mild global hypokinesis LVEF is Approx 45%.
i am a 44 year old male what does this mean and am i able to live a normal work life with this ?
>septal motion is consistent with conduction abnormality
trace of mild regurgitation
> E/A is reversed consistent with grade 1 Diastolic dysfunction
> trace of tricuspid regurgitation.
right ventricle is normal
trace of pulmonic valvular regurgitation
> mild global hypokinesis LVEF is Approx 45%.
i am a 44 year old male what does this mean and am i able to live a normal work life with this ?
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide the original reports
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I can understand your concern for your health and I would like to tell you that as your initial echocardiogram showed a reduced LV ejection capacity that’s why you were sent for a nuclear stress test to rule out the most common cause of reduced capacity which is coronary artery disease.
However, as per your details the stress test is normal which rules out the possibility of coronary artery disease.
I would like to know following details to have a better understanding of your health situation
1. Do you have any other medical condition like diabetes or hypertension?
2. Do you smoke?
3. Any medications that you are currently on?
Also I would like to have a look at your ecg, echocardiogram and stress test report physically. Kindly upload the images of them.
Kind Regards
Kindly provide the original reports
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I can understand your concern for your health and I would like to tell you that as your initial echocardiogram showed a reduced LV ejection capacity that’s why you were sent for a nuclear stress test to rule out the most common cause of reduced capacity which is coronary artery disease.
However, as per your details the stress test is normal which rules out the possibility of coronary artery disease.
I would like to know following details to have a better understanding of your health situation
1. Do you have any other medical condition like diabetes or hypertension?
2. Do you smoke?
3. Any medications that you are currently on?
Also I would like to have a look at your ecg, echocardiogram and stress test report physically. Kindly upload the images of them.
Kind Regards
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