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Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram is an ultrasound scan of the heart. It uses sound waves to produce images of your heart. It can spot blood clots in the heart, the presence of fluid around the heart, cardiomyopathies, and problems in the aorta.

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I have mitral valve prolapse. Can I do crossfit training?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a mitral valve prolapse patient. I did an echo test last year, and as per the doctor, it is not serious. Can I go for Cross Fit training?  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your health query and want to add that the echo report you had uploaded (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) is an old one and is not applicable to assess your health status today. I need to know the current status of your heart. It...  Read Full »

Why do I have shortness of breath while exercising?

Query: Hi doctor, My problem started three years back for the first time when I started taking dumbbells for exercise. As I did not know from how much weight should I start, I took 20 kg (10 kg in each hands). Within a week of exercise I felt shortness of breath and so I stopped doing it and visited a doct...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for consulting me at this platform. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. I think you need to carry out taking the same medication as this is a mandatory medication. Exercise induced asthma may also cause sho...  Read Full »

Kindly go through my echocardiogram report and interpret the cause.

Query: Hi doctor, I have done an echocardiogram before few days. The report shows normal ventricular size with normal systolic function. There is a left ventricular ejection fraction of 55 to 60 percent. There is a grade 1 left ventricular diastolic function. The proximal ascending aorta is normal in size...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the echocardiography report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Most of the aspects of heart function and anatomy are normal. But there are mild changes and it can cause problems. Your heart has a mild filling defect. There is a mild is...  Read Full »

Kindly interpret my echocardiogram report.

Query: Hello doctor, Echo report shows physiologic pericardial effusion, eustachian valve remnant at right atrium, Rvsp = 30mmhg, inferior vena cava not dilated, mild mitral, and tricuspid valve regurgitation. Does this report show a normal result?  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have worked through your query and understand your health issues. I assure you not worry as you have consulted the appropriate expert physician who will take care of all of your medical concerns. I will simplify the things for your understanding and will go through w...  Read Full »

I get palpitations with Holter showing maximum heart rate of 190. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old. I have palpitations for the past three months. No anemia, TFT is normal, MRI abdomen and chest are normal. Echo shows atherosclerotic aortic valve with ejection fraction 60%. Holter shows minimum HR-120 bpm and maximum HR-190 bpm. I have associated fatigue at times...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hello doctor, I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine concerns. First of all, you have a high BMI (body mass index). Try to reduce the weight as you know it is high for this age and height. Ejection fraction of 60% shows you have aortic stenosis due to sclerose...  Read Full »

Should I worry about my deteriorating 2D Echocardiogram?

Query: Hello doctor, For the past three years, my 2D Echo seems to be deteriorating. My TMT (treadmill Test) is positive and CAG (coronary angiogram) is recommended. Early stage cervical spondylosis too has been reported. I have attached my test reports for your reference. Currently I am taking Losar- H 25...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case and can understand your genuine health concerns. I would like to assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine. Proper care and treatment is what you require. According to the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identi...  Read Full »

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