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Echo
by dande4, Oct 21, 2007 12:21PM
What are the statistics or approximate number of people who show trace/trivial regurgitation of their valves on an Echo? If you pulled 10 people of the street and performed an echo would most show some regurgitaiton?
How common is it to have trace regurgitation of all valves? Does taking a beta blocker affect any part of the result of an echo such as ef% or regurgitation? Does trivial/trace amount of any or all valves require antibiotics for dental procedures any longer?
Thank you for time and expertise :)
How common is it to have trace regurgitation of all valves? Does taking a beta blocker affect any part of the result of an echo such as ef% or regurgitation? Does trivial/trace amount of any or all valves require antibiotics for dental procedures any longer?
Thank you for time and expertise :)
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I was on beta blockers on/off for about 12 years (still take them as needed, but rarely) and the only thing I found that it influenced was the stress test. No matter how hard I worked, my BB kept the HR down. They said that meant the BB was doing its job. I don't think it effects the EF%.
According to the American Heart Association, a person with trivial/trace regurg would not require antibiotics. That said, I'd follow my doctors orders, regardless. I have take prophylactic antiobiotics for about 25 years and just last month my doctor said "No more antiobitics!" I was thrilled!! You can find the new guidelines at: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3047051