Hi Doc,
Thanks for answering my question yesterday. I am a bit concerned about a result noted in my ECG regarding apical wall motion abnormality. I first thought the results were normal, but now am not sure. I see my PCP on 9/2. I'm not currently under the care of a cardiologist. Should I be?
40 yr old female, 5'9" 195 lbs, right handed, smoker, high cholesterol/triglycerites, low HDL, chronic pain, DDD, c-spine stenosis, protruding lumbar discs, upper back spasms/attacks.
Echo report:
Quantitative data: left atrium 38, aortic root 26, left ventricle (ED) 49, left ventricle (ES) 35, left ventricular posterior wall thickness 9, interventricular septum 9.
Overall, left ventricular size and function was normal, but in some views it appeared that the apex was somewhat hypokinetic. The left atrium and aorti root were unremarkable. The aortic valve was without stenosis or insufficeincy. There was only mild mitral regurgitation; trivial triscupid regurgitation. There are no masses, vegetations or thrombi seen. There is no effusion.
results:
Normal left ventricular size; normal systolic function with a questionable apical wall motion abnormality. Mild mitral reguritation. Trivial tricuspid regurgitation.