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Are Mildly Dilated Right Ventricle, Impaired Left Ventricular Grade I/IV And Mild Mitral Regurgitation Serious Concerns?
I am 69 yrs. old. Transthoracic Echocardiogram showed right ventricle is mildly dilated, Right ventricular systolic pressure is elevated at 30-40 mmHg. Impaired left ventricular grade I/IV or mild diastolic dysfunction. mild mitral regurgitation.trace pulmonic valvular insufficiency EJF=55-60%.
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
Hello,
It may be age-related valvular degeneration due to atherosclerosis or it may be due to pulmonary hypertension or hypothyroidism etc.
You have to control blood pressure avoid smoking and alcohol intake. So regular exercise. use anti hyperlipidemic drugs.
If you have chest pain palpitations means consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
It may be age-related valvular degeneration due to atherosclerosis or it may be due to pulmonary hypertension or hypothyroidism etc.
You have to control blood pressure avoid smoking and alcohol intake. So regular exercise. use anti hyperlipidemic drugs.
If you have chest pain palpitations means consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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