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Darcy Green Conaway, MD  
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Specialties: General Cardiology, Echocardiology


Truman Medical Center
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Kansas City, MO
My Posts
enlarged aortic root
Nov 12, 2008 in the Interventional Cardiology Expert Forum
There are quite a few disorders that are associated with aortic root dilatation. I would suggest that you talk to a cardiothoracic surgeon that subspecializes in aortic aneurysms -- they are often very good at following patients in their clinic closely until the time comes to operate. I would suggest getting it followed every 6 months. I notice that you ar...
Cyst on Aorta
Nov 12, 2008 in the Interventional Cardiology Expert Forum
I attempted to review the medical literature but there is virtually no literature on this topic. I would get the MRI to see if this is truly a cyst. Sometimes people with a previous history of syphilis get aortic aneurysms or cysts. If that is not your case you may have cystic medial necrosis..I think the MRI will help clarify.
High Grade Lesion
Nov 12, 2008 in the Interventional Cardiology Expert Forum
High grade generally means lesions that are hemodynamically significant-- affecting blood flow. Generally, >/= 70%. You probably had "unstable angina"
3 yrs after bypass - still questions, pain
Nov 12, 2008 in the Interventional Cardiology Expert Forum
I think it is very likely that your pains are due to diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes)-- you are describing having other organ damage (gastropathy or a stomach that doesn't work properly) and these vague pains may be due to nerve damage in other areas of the body. You may also have inflammation of the sternum or ribs (costochondritis).
Recent Ecco for fast heart rate & sweating
Nov 12, 2008 in the Interventional Cardiology Expert Forum
I will focus on your cardiac concerns as this is a cardiac forum: First, I'm so sorry for your daughter's illnesses. I would suspect that she may have some degree of autonomic dysfunction depending on the tumor location-- however, if her ejection fraction is very low then it may be that she has high heart rates due to that. I'm not sure why her ejection fr...
Heart Problems
Nov 12, 2008 in the Interventional Cardiology Expert Forum
What do you mean by "failed a stress test?" I think you mean you couldn't complete the test--if it means it was not a complete test then your doctor may want to repeat it to ensure the results are accurate.
PAC's
Nov 12, 2008 in the Interventional Cardiology Expert Forum
The most common cause of palpitations is premature beats-- either ventricular or atrial. I would suggest an echocardiogram and an event monitor to ensure you don't have significant arrhythmias. You may also consider getting your thyroid tested. As long as your heart is healthy premature beats are not associated with a poor prognosis. They are treated when sym...
Medication Overload - Chest Pain & Fatigue
Nov 12, 2008 in the Interventional Cardiology Expert Forum
I think this is not the forum for review of medications. You should sit down with your physician prescribing all of these medications and discuss your concerns. The other option is to ask your pharmacist to review your medication profile.
Heart Failure with "Leaky" value with bypass surgery
Nov 12, 2008 in the Interventional Cardiology Expert Forum
I cannot guess what the rhythm was...you may want to ask specifically what the rhythm was and then I may be able to help.
enlarged aortic root
Nov 12, 2008 in the Interventional Cardiology Expert Forum
You follow the size and the rate of change of the size. It varies on your body size also. At 43 cm it is likely that you can still follow it as you are doing.