Hi! I’m a 36 year old male with a family history of heart disease. Normally fit and well. I have just had a transthoracic echo. The cardiologist was happy with the scan. However in the letter he wrote “He has normal bi-ventricular systolic function with no significant valvular disease”. Does this mean I have some valvular disease or am I over thinking this? My grandad died at 58 after a 2nd heart attack. Thanks.
Not sure what my letter means - British Heart Fou...
Not sure what my letter means
Hi, good that you're normally fit and well, so why the echo?
I started with ectopic beats at Christmas time. Most likely linked to stress, it was a very rough few months personally. I went to a&e as they lasted for more than a week, who then referred me to the cardiologist. I do have postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, but this is well under control.
Makes sense to me now. You did the right thing going to A&E, my Cardiologist has always told me that should be my first option and don't bother with the GP.
I wouldn't mind coming away from an echo, with no significant valvular disease....😃
yup blowed if I would go to my GP first. Much as I like him he had no clue with the valve disease and operation. I reported back to him a few weeks after OHS that my heart surgeon wants my BP below 140. " oh we would all like that, ho ho" ...Yes but most of us haven't got a new heart valve.
Thanks for replying. That makes sense. I’m sure if there was anything untoward I’d know about it! 🙂
This very much sounds like "consultant speak". They cannot give any of us a 100% completely clear bill of health because we live in a litigious society and they won't leave themselves open to legal action. I've found positive news given to me face to face in a consultation has been watered down when put in writing.
Sounds okay to me..... Following my valve replacement in hospital I had a few issues. They had to do two brain scans. when they reported back to me they said "nothing of significance " . I laughed...okay not too much as my scar was new. cheers Tessie