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How To Get Information And Knowledge On Findings Of Echo Report In Old People ?

My father s echo report shows the following conclusions : 1. IHD-ANTEROSEPTAL INFARCTION 2. MODERATE LV DIASTOLIC DYSFUNCTION 3. ADEQUATE LV SYSTOLIC FUNCTION 4. LVEF - 50% My father is 85 yrs old with hypertension and type II diabetes for past 20 yrs. Not a smoker / alcoholic. Is the above shows that he had cardiac attack. what are the precautions to be taken in future. Tku in advance
Mon, 30 Apr 2012
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He had Heart attack,as his EF is good let him be on moderate walking,salt/fat restricted diet,More Green leafy vegetables in diet.Avoid exertion.Regular follow up with ur doctor
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How To Get Information And Knowledge On Findings Of Echo Report In Old People ?

He had Heart attack,as his EF is good let him be on moderate walking,salt/fat restricted diet,More Green leafy vegetables in diet.Avoid exertion.Regular follow up with ur doctor