Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
My father had an echocardiogram. The report states 'Mildly dilated left atrium (LA), normal left ventricular (LV) size with moderately reduced function, mild mitral regurgitation (MR), and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction grade II (LVDD II).' What does this mean?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Did he experience any chest pain or heart attacks in the past, or does he have diabetes? To summarize the report indicates decreased heart function, which most commonly occurs due to coronary artery disease or, at times, due to weakening of the heart muscle. Therefore, he should undergo an evaluation that includes an ECG (electrocardiogram), lipid profile, fasting and postprandial blood sugar tests, and possibly angiography. He should also be prescribed medications to prevent further decline in heart function, including Aspirin, Clopidogrel, statins like Atorvastatin, beta-blockers like Metoprolol, an ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor like Ramipril, and diuretics like Spironolactone, among others.
I hope this helps, and please reach out if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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Answered byDr. Sagar Ramesh Makode
Medically reviewed byDr. K. Shobana
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