Can someone please explain this?

Had an echo-stress test -- results: Resting echo overall normal left ventricular size and systolic function with an ejection fraction of app. 55% with mild septal wall hypokinesia. After exercise, images were obtained in similar planes. These revealed septal and anterior wall hypokinesia which was mild in degree.

How serious is this? Or, is it?  My cardiologist makes it sound like I'm going to fall over any second with a heart attack and I'm really stressing about it which can't be helpful.

[jrbon]

In my view that report is not too bad.

Are there any other test ?? What your symptoms are??

Jesus

[curmudgen]

with all due respect to previous post  "report is not too bad" is an understatement.  Heart muscle weakness is a red flag and I would listen to your cardiologist's advice and try to do whatever is suggested to improve your cardiovascular profile.

[jillzplace]

Thanks.  I've had no symptoms at all, am a 52 yr old pack a day smoker, had cig. right before stress test (no one told me not to).

[curmudgen]

not to be a spoiled sport but you know you have to stop smoking.  smoking robs the body of oxygen and since your heart muscle is weak it needs all the oxygen it can get.  think of all the money you can save by not buying cigarettes and having fewer medical expenses.  sorry I can't help educating.

[jillzplace]

Oh, you're not a spoil sport at all.  I KNOW I have to stop, I am working on it -- cutting back every day, I will get there!! =-)

[jillzplace]

I also have MVP... if that makes a difference.