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Echocardiogram/EKG
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Echocardiogram/EKG
by Valerie-Hilburn, Feb 17, 1998 12:00AM
Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - MTR on February 22, 1998 at 11:56:10:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Echocardiogram/EKG posted by Valerie Hilburn on February 20, 1998 at 19:23:33:
: : I was a Phen-Fen user for two months. My first echocardiogram/EKG two years ago showed some diastolic dysfunction and scatterred PVCs. Now echocardiogram shows two moderately leaking valves. If I haven't taken Phen-Fen in the last two years, my first questions is how can my echo change so much so quickly, and second, does this indicate that it's going to continue to worsen?
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In Reply to: Re: Re: Echocardiogram/EKG posted by Valerie Hilburn on February 20, 1998 at 19:23:33:
: : I was a Phen-Fen user for two months. My first echocardiogram/EKG two years ago showed some diastolic dysfunction and scatterred PVCs. Now echocardiogram shows two moderately leaking valves. If I haven't taken Phen-Fen in the last two years, my first questions is how can my echo change so much so quickly, and second, does this indicate that it's going to continue to worsen?
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Doctor's Answer
by CCF Cardio MD - MTR, Feb 17, 1998 12:00AM
Dear Valerie, with that information, you may have valvular heart disease caused by
phen-fen. Also, diastolic dysfunction can be caused by other conditions less common
than high blood pressure but from your question, I don't have any suspicions of other
causes. It sounds like you need a thorough cardiology evaluation. We have a number
of expert physicians at Cleveland Clinic who may be able to help. If you would like to
be seen here, call 1-800-CCF-CARE and ask to make an appointment at the F-15
cardiology desk.
