Could you please explain the 2Decho result of my father in law? His case is ESRD with history of DM, Hypertension and history of alcoholic drinker years back. His first attack was this week and this was his 1st 2D echo.
What is the prognosis and any treatment for this? Thanks!
CONCLUSION:
Dilated left ventricle with global hypokinesia. Systolic and diastolic function are reduced. Normal right ventricle, left atrium and right atrium.
Thickened mitral valve leaflet with low flow configuration and with mild mitral regurgitation.
Structurally normal aortic, tricuspid and pulmonic valves with mild tricuspid regurgitation. Mild pulmonary hypertension(pulmonary artery systolic pressure = 50 mmHg by TR jet)
There is small pericardial effusion
COLOR DOPPLER STUDY:
Abnormal diastolic filling pattern.