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Question about my 19-month-old son
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Question about my 19-month-old son
by JDorrFerball, Nov 06, 2001 12:00AM
My son Joey has a history of developmental delays (global) and was recently seen by a geneticist who sent him for EKG and echocardiogram. The EKG showed sinus bradycardia and ST elevation. The echo showed no structural abnormalites, normal left ventricular function, and normal aortic arch. There was mild pulmonary regurgitation, and trivial mitral and tricuspid regurgitation.
What type of treatment should I expect for my son, if any? Should I be more concerned because he has regurgitation in three valves even though it is mild? His whole head becomes soaked when he has been running around and he lays down frequently during the day. He also wakes up frequently at night and is prone to reactive airway disease with common colds. He was also VERY sick with RSV. I don't if any of these things are related but I though I would mention them.
Thanks for your help.
Jennifer
What type of treatment should I expect for my son, if any? Should I be more concerned because he has regurgitation in three valves even though it is mild? His whole head becomes soaked when he has been running around and he lays down frequently during the day. He also wakes up frequently at night and is prone to reactive airway disease with common colds. He was also VERY sick with RSV. I don't if any of these things are related but I though I would mention them.
Thanks for your help.
Jennifer
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-CRC, Nov 08, 2001 12:00AM
Dear Jennifer,
Cardiac abnormalities are common in children with genetic problems and I suspect the geneticist was just doing a routine screening. The good news is that your son's heart is essentially normal. Mild and trival regurgitation are not generally cause for concern and usually require no treatment.
Cardiac abnormalities are common in children with genetic problems and I suspect the geneticist was just doing a routine screening. The good news is that your son's heart is essentially normal. Mild and trival regurgitation are not generally cause for concern and usually require no treatment.
