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heart palpitions and cardiac test results
I received my echo test back today and the cardiologist said everything was pretty normal. She talked a bit about trace regurgitation which she indicated as normal and nothing to worry about. She said almost 50% of the population had this type of regurgitation they just don't know about it. Here are the results any insights?
Normal left ventricular systolic funtion with an estimated ejection fraction of 60%-65%
Mild left ventricular diastolic disfunction
trace mitral regurgitation
trace tricuspid regurgitation.
trace pulmonic regurgitation.
Mitral valve the mitral valve leaflets appear normal. There is no evidence of of stnosis , fluttering or prolapse. There is trace mitral regurgitation.
Tricuspid valve the tricuspid valve is normal. There is trace tricuspoid regurgitation. The amount of regurgitation present inadequate for the esimaltion of right vertricular systocli pressure.
No aortic regurgitation present.
Holter showed just 2 pvcs and 1 pac and I knew exactly when they occured. This was before starting the Synthroid. I had a few rough days but haven't had a pvc or pac for 2 days. Started b12 to days ago.
Anything that can be done to help reduce regurgitation. I read that some people take high doses of Vit C but I understand that high doses of Vit C reduces B12. ????
Normal left ventricular systolic funtion with an estimated ejection fraction of 60%-65%
Mild left ventricular diastolic disfunction
trace mitral regurgitation
trace tricuspid regurgitation.
trace pulmonic regurgitation.
Mitral valve the mitral valve leaflets appear normal. There is no evidence of of stnosis , fluttering or prolapse. There is trace mitral regurgitation.
Tricuspid valve the tricuspid valve is normal. There is trace tricuspoid regurgitation. The amount of regurgitation present inadequate for the esimaltion of right vertricular systocli pressure.
No aortic regurgitation present.
Holter showed just 2 pvcs and 1 pac and I knew exactly when they occured. This was before starting the Synthroid. I had a few rough days but haven't had a pvc or pac for 2 days. Started b12 to days ago.
Anything that can be done to help reduce regurgitation. I read that some people take high doses of Vit C but I understand that high doses of Vit C reduces B12. ????
I have had palpitations for over six months now and tachycardia is out of control. My resting heart rate is 130 and sometimes goes to 140. I have not had any cardiac tests yet but I think I need to.
What about the mild diastolic left ventricular disfunction. I found a few sites where this condition was indicated in Hypothyroidism and that were generally (not always) resolved once a euthroid state was achieved with t4 therapy. My doctor didn't talk about this.
Just wanted to add that I'm still having a few of these palps but I just don't seem to get it. I assume that they are mostly caused by my hypothyroid state and perhaps will get better as I get back to my appropriate levels, my cardiologist doesn't seem to know. She did say that there is a great chance they will disappear once you get back to a euthroid state if they indeed started at about the time I became unstable. I think that may be the case but sometimes there is no ryhme or reason for them. For example. Last night I was camping with my family and I woke up at 4:30 am, took my thyroid meds, layed down and a bunch of them started. I became frustrated and twisted my body so that I was laying on my left side but my right leg crossed my body in a fetal position. Oddly enough as soon as I assumed this position they stopped. Still couldn't get to sleep but I kept wondering all day why in the world that happened?
Just wanted to add that I'm still having a few of these palps but I just don't seem to get it. I assume that they are mostly caused by my hypothyroid state and perhaps will get better as I get back to my appropriate levels, my cardiologist doesn't seem to know. She did say that there is a great chance they will disappear once you get back to a euthroid state if they indeed started at about the time I became unstable. I think that may be the case but sometimes there is no ryhme or reason for them. For example. Last night I was camping with my family and I woke up at 4:30 am, took my thyroid meds, layed down and a bunch of them started. I became frustrated and twisted my body so that I was laying on my left side but my right leg crossed my body in a fetal position. Oddly enough as soon as I assumed this position they stopped. Still couldn't get to sleep but I kept wondering all day why in the world that happened?
Hi pewe,
I thought I'd drop by and see if I could add anything to the discussion...
Trace regurgitation is practically a normal finding. Today's equipment is so sensitive that it picks up even the slightest of leaks (regurgitation). Regurgitation is generally sorted out into 4 general categories, 1 is trace or trivial, 2 is mild, 3 is moderate and 4 is severe. You can be in between those 4 levels, but that's the general idea.
Normal left ventricular systolic function is determined (in general) by the ejection (how much blood is pumped, or ejected with each beat). A normal EF is 55-70%, so you're doing great there!
The heart has four valves, and your echo results indicate that 3 of your valves have trace regurgitation - this is often considered a normal variant. In fact, if you were to repeat the test at a later date, the tech/radiologist may not even pick up the leak.
The mitral valve has leaflets that allow the blood to flow between the valves. The valves are not calcified, stenosed (narrow) or prolapsed (floppy). Your valves are healthy and doing a great job for you : )
Your holter monitor picked up a couple of PVCs (premature ventricular contractions) and an isolated PAC (premature atrial contraction). To give you an idea of how OK that is -- There were days I had over 20,000 PVCs (I'm fine...lol). Overall, you received a wonderful report and can start dancing in the streets to celebrate : )
I'm not aware of anything you can do to reduce the regurgitation. However, it's always a good idea to follow a healthy diet, exercise and maintain an optimal BP.
Hope you're doing well on your new thyroid medication. It's time to celebrate that great report! Please feel free to stop by the Heart Disease or the Heart Rhythm communities if you have any questions....
Enjoy the day!
connie
I thought I'd drop by and see if I could add anything to the discussion...
Trace regurgitation is practically a normal finding. Today's equipment is so sensitive that it picks up even the slightest of leaks (regurgitation). Regurgitation is generally sorted out into 4 general categories, 1 is trace or trivial, 2 is mild, 3 is moderate and 4 is severe. You can be in between those 4 levels, but that's the general idea.
Normal left ventricular systolic function is determined (in general) by the ejection (how much blood is pumped, or ejected with each beat). A normal EF is 55-70%, so you're doing great there!
The heart has four valves, and your echo results indicate that 3 of your valves have trace regurgitation - this is often considered a normal variant. In fact, if you were to repeat the test at a later date, the tech/radiologist may not even pick up the leak.
The mitral valve has leaflets that allow the blood to flow between the valves. The valves are not calcified, stenosed (narrow) or prolapsed (floppy). Your valves are healthy and doing a great job for you : )
Your holter monitor picked up a couple of PVCs (premature ventricular contractions) and an isolated PAC (premature atrial contraction). To give you an idea of how OK that is -- There were days I had over 20,000 PVCs (I'm fine...lol). Overall, you received a wonderful report and can start dancing in the streets to celebrate : )
I'm not aware of anything you can do to reduce the regurgitation. However, it's always a good idea to follow a healthy diet, exercise and maintain an optimal BP.
Hope you're doing well on your new thyroid medication. It's time to celebrate that great report! Please feel free to stop by the Heart Disease or the Heart Rhythm communities if you have any questions....
Enjoy the day!
connie
Totally out of my league BUT pls copy and post on the Heart Community .. I am going to alert the CL over there (Momto3) that you will stop by .. she is awesome!!
Please let us know what she says ... I would love to learn!
Cheryl
Please let us know what she says ... I would love to learn!
Cheryl
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