echo results E and A waves and E/A ratio

[Robfromwales]

can anyone assist with my query. Had recent echo and E wave 0.7 and A wave 0.2. Both of these are in the normal range. The strange thing is that while both are in the normal range the E/A ratio that these figures produce is 3.5 which is considered high as far as I can discern. It seems counter intuitive to me as surely if the E and A waves are in the right range you might expect their ratio to be in the right range as well? Any thoughts?

[BobD Volunteer]

When you say echo, do you mean an echo cardiogram or as I suspect an echo of your carotid/jugular system which is outside the scope of most people here.

[Robfromwales in reply to BobD]

Thanks Bobd for taking the trouble to reply. It was a normal six month echo cardiogram. The E/A question is in fact a side show to my main issue which is that the ascending aortic aneurysm is now 5.2 which with a bicuspid valve means that in consultation with my local cardiologist I am being referred to a thorassic surgeon. But the E/A issue I just find interesting as it’s counter intuitive to me but what do I know!