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New Heart Murmur & other Heart Questions
I recently was diagnosed with a heart murmur that was not there last April. I had an Echocardiogram that showed
Moderate Aortic Stenosis with possible Mild Hypokenesis of the Apex. What does all that mean? I know that it has something to do with my aortic valve, but not exactly what it means. Nor do I know what Hypokenesis of Apex means.
Would you please explain it to me. At the same time I got these 2 diagnoses, I was told that I have 2 things against me. #1 I'm a woman. #2. I'm a Type II Diabetic. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Sincerely:
Barbara L.
Moderate Aortic Stenosis with possible Mild Hypokenesis of the Apex. What does all that mean? I know that it has something to do with my aortic valve, but not exactly what it means. Nor do I know what Hypokenesis of Apex means.
Would you please explain it to me. At the same time I got these 2 diagnoses, I was told that I have 2 things against me. #1 I'm a woman. #2. I'm a Type II Diabetic. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Sincerely:
Barbara L.
Dear Sir: Thank you for your explanation, it was very helpful to me.
GOD BLESS you & have a great day.
BABBsL
GOD BLESS you & have a great day.
BABBsL
Dear Sir: Thank you for your explanation, it was very helpful to me.
GOD BLESS you & have a great day.
BABBsL
GOD BLESS you & have a great day.
BABBsL
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Dear BabbsL,
Thank you for posting to our forum. Aortic stenosis is a common condition that affects thousands of patients each year. This is caused by narrowing of the aortic valve, which is the heart valve that separates the left ventricle from the aorta. When this narrows, the heart has to beat against more pressure, which can lead to symptoms of heart failure, chest pain, passing out, or other serious problems including death. A good description of aortic stenosis can be obtained from the link below:
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/patient-education/interactive-tools/aortic-stenosis-tool.aspx
Aortic stenosis is graded based on the valve area, and the velocity of the blood ejected through the valve. Mild and moderate aortic stenosis are not typically associated with symptoms. Severe aortic stenosis, however, is commonly associated with symptoms and often needs surgical or catheter-based treatment. While moderate aortic stenosis is not typically treated surgically, your physician should monitor this closely for progression. Only a physician who knows you well can make the decision of if surgery, and what type of surgery, is right for you.
Hypokinesis is decreased contraction in some certain segment of your heart. The apex of the heart is the "tip" of the heart. Mild hypokinesis of the apex means that the tip of your heart has mildly reduced contraction. This may be due to a prior heart attack, a blockage in a coronary artery, long-standing hypertension, or other conditions. Again, a physician who knows you well can make the decision of how to further evaluate this and what the significance of this is.
I hope this is helpful. Very best wishes!
CCFHeartMD29
Thank you for posting to our forum. Aortic stenosis is a common condition that affects thousands of patients each year. This is caused by narrowing of the aortic valve, which is the heart valve that separates the left ventricle from the aorta. When this narrows, the heart has to beat against more pressure, which can lead to symptoms of heart failure, chest pain, passing out, or other serious problems including death. A good description of aortic stenosis can be obtained from the link below:
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/patient-education/interactive-tools/aortic-stenosis-tool.aspx
Aortic stenosis is graded based on the valve area, and the velocity of the blood ejected through the valve. Mild and moderate aortic stenosis are not typically associated with symptoms. Severe aortic stenosis, however, is commonly associated with symptoms and often needs surgical or catheter-based treatment. While moderate aortic stenosis is not typically treated surgically, your physician should monitor this closely for progression. Only a physician who knows you well can make the decision of if surgery, and what type of surgery, is right for you.
Hypokinesis is decreased contraction in some certain segment of your heart. The apex of the heart is the "tip" of the heart. Mild hypokinesis of the apex means that the tip of your heart has mildly reduced contraction. This may be due to a prior heart attack, a blockage in a coronary artery, long-standing hypertension, or other conditions. Again, a physician who knows you well can make the decision of how to further evaluate this and what the significance of this is.
I hope this is helpful. Very best wishes!
CCFHeartMD29
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