Hello,
You have a family history of cardiac disease. Now you have edema in your ankles & palpitations. Presently you have been diagnosed with
Sinus tachycardia with left atrial enlargement.
Edema of the ankles commonly is indicative of CCF. Limit your salt intake, avoid a sedentary lifestyle. Get active do walking regularly. Switch to homemade a healthy diet, maintain low BMI. Avoid trans fat, spicy oily food, red meat, high protein diet. Stay away from alcohol, smoking & addictions if any.
Since your
Echocardiogram shows atrial enlargement, get CT & MRI done to detect any dysfunction of the mitral valve, dysfunction of the left ventricle, developing AF.
Palpitations lead to Sinus tachycardia which may cause AF. Left atrial enlargement may result due to mitral valve issues or
left ventricular dysfunction.
Neglect may result in stroke, AF or Congestive
heart failure. Reduce your level of
depression, stress & anxiety for they trigger all the symptoms.
You are suggested to visit a cardiologist, get examined. Get required investigations done & treated at the earliest. Your treatment will depend upon the pathology detected.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician