Re: An other question
From: Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD (andrew_at_heartmdphd.com)
Date: 12/06/04
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Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2004 18:06:10 -0500
Ben wrote:
> Dear Dr. Chung
>
> First of all, I would like to tell you, that I really appreciate your
> witness of your Lord and Saviour.Don't be discourage, when there is some
> ridicule
>
> I have an other question for you. I had an echocardiogram and when I went to
> my doctor for the results. I knew that I had a minor leaking heart valve. He
> told me that it was ok and he said, I will give you a print out and you can
> see for yourself. But I do not understand it all and have a few questions
> about it. Perhaps you could help me out.
>
> Here is what the report said: the mitral valve excursion was normal with a
> mild degree of mitral insufficiency
>
> The aortic root was normal at 3.6 cm. And the valvular opening was normal
> at1.8. There was more than mild ++aortic insufficiency ( what does more than
> mild mean, is it better then the mitral valve? )
>
> There was up to a mild degree of tricuspid insufficiency. RVSP was mildly
> increased at 40 mmHg.( what is Tricuspid ? )
>
> The LV wall thickness and septal thickness were mildly increased to 1.2 cm.
> With mild concertric LVH. There was no pericardial effusion ( what is LV and
> LVH )
>
> Impression: Multi-valvular insufficiency
>
> I am on the following medication
>
> Coumadin, amiodarone, atacand, norvasc eletrasin, Ezetrol
>
> Your input would be appreciate
>
> Ben
The findings that are described would be consistent with hypertensive heart
disease which does increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (as also suggested
by your being on coumadin and amiodarone).
Would suggest that you ask to be put on an ACE inhibitor if you can tolerate
this class of antihypertensive medication as the most potent means of reversing
your heart disease.
Servant to the humblest person in the universe,
Andrew
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