Should I worry about my echo Doppler results? My doctor said it is a “normal variant.”
From what you have said in your question there does not seem to be any need for worry. We frequently...
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How can you know if symptoms are related to an IVC filter?
While there have been reports and publications describing segments of IVC filters broken off, it would be somewhat difficult to...
Should I see a cardiologist to evaluate my aorta?
Dear Patricia, The enlarged ascending aorta that is ectatic warrants close follow up by a cardiologist, who will likely follow...
Can skipped beats from stress eventually cause more serious heart issues?
Very, very unlikely, as long as the heart is normal. We consider that only when the number of skips equals...
What is the normal result for left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)?
Taking the question from the end, measurement of LVEF can be accomplished by a number of different means. Today, this...
Does left atrial volume index change on a daily basis?
The actual LA volume likely does not change much on a daily basis if the blood pressure & degree of...
Will stressful events influence the results on my Holter monitor?
High stress / emotions can raise the levels of circulating adrenaline (natural stress response) and there are certain abnormal heart...
Could an LAD bridge with extreme exercise induce an elevated troponin level?
I’m assuming the “CT” was a CT angio of the coronaries which showed no coronary artery occlusive disease of note....
What does “dead back of the heart” mean?
From what you describe, I assume that your friend may have suffered a posterior or inferior myocardial infarction which is...
Heart diseases of different kinds seem to run in my family. Should I have an echocardiogram?
It is unusual for so many ‘left-sided’ rare conditions to have affected your family (unicuspid aortic valve & hopoplastic left...
Can you help me understand the results of a stress test? What are they looking for?
A “nuclear medicine stress test “is really two separate tests; one is the “nuclear” (or imaging (picture)) part of the...
Should I be concerned about a diagnosis of right ventricular dysplasia?
RV dysplasia is difficult to diagnose by MRI (although this test is considered the gold standard). The MRI lab has...
