Hi! I just got the results of my echo with no explanation. I would really like to know if something is wrong because for the past few months I've been having dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath, and fainting. If someone could help I'd really appreciate it!
Impression
CONCLUSION:
--To enhance imaging, Definity microbubble echo contrast was administered intravenously.
--The right heart is normal.
--Aortic valve is trileaflet. There is no aortic regurgitation.
--There is no pericardial effusion.
--LVEF is estimated at 55-60%. LVEF by 3-D imaging is 54%.
2D/3D Transthoracic Echo Report
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Indication: marfan syndrome
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MEASUREMENTS:
Value Normal Value Normal
Aortic 2.9 cm <3.4 cm LVOT 2.1
Root Diameter
LA 3.4 cm <3.8 (<4.0) LVOT Area
Diameter LVOT Stroke
LA Vol 16 ml/m² <29 Volume
Index LVOT Vmax
--------- (rest)
LVOT
dPmax(rest)
IV Septum 0.7 cm <1.1 (<1.2) LVOT Vmax
LVEDD 4.8 cm <5.3 (<6.0) (Vals)
Inf-Lat 0.6 cm <1.1 (<1.2) LVOT dPmax
Wall (Vals)
LVESD 3.6 cm ------------
---------
AV Vmax 1.2 m/s 1.0-1.7
LVED Vol <75 AV Peak
Index Gradient
LV Mass 59 g/m² <95 (<115) AV Mean 3 mmHg
Index Gradient
--------- AV Area 2-4
Impedance <3.5
(Zva)
LVEF 50-70% Aortic
--------- Regurge P
1/2
------------
RAP, mean 0-5
PASP <35
PADP 8 RVOT Area
(lateral) RVOT Stroke
E/E' <8 Volume
PV S/D RVOT Vmax
Normal values in parentheses are ------------
specific for men; normal aortic root
values adjusted for age and BSA.
PV Vmax 0.6-0.9
PV Peak
Gradient
------------
BP /
HR
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TECHNIQUE:
Complete 2D/3D transthoracic echocardiogram with color and spectral Doppler was performed. 3D
Echo was performed online, on the ultrasound machine, during the study. Study quality was fair.
To enhance imaging, Definity microbubble echo contrast was administered intravenously.
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FINDINGS:
Left Heart:
--There is no left atrial dilatation (LA volume index 16 ml/m²).
Mitral Valve:
--There is no mitral regurgitation.
Aortic Valve:
--Aortic valve is trileaflet. There is no aortic regurgitation.
Aorta:
--The aortic root is normal in size. There is no dilation of the aortic root, ascending, or
transverse aorta, the latter two of which measure 2.8cm and 2.5cm, respectively.
Right Heart and Systemic Veins:
--Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), a marker of RV systolic function, is
normal (1.9 cm; normal greater than 1.5 cm).
Tricuspid Valve:
--There is trace tricuspid regurgitation.
Pulmonic Valve:
--There is no pulmonic regurgitation.
Pulmonary Artery:
--No evidence of pulmonary hypertension.
Pericardium and Effusions: --There is no pericardial effusion.
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CONCLUSION:
--To enhance imaging, Definity microbubble echo contrast was administered intravenously.
--The right heart is normal.
--Aortic valve is trileaflet. There is no aortic regurgitation.
--There is no pericardial effusion.
--LVEF is estimated at 55-60%. LVEF by 3-D imaging is 54%.