Transthoracic echo is an echocardiogram in which sound waves are used to create a computerized outline of the heart and its blood vessels. Doppler is used for assessing the flow of blood through the blood vessels. This test is used to measure the size and shape of the heart.
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I have attached my wife's echo Doppler report. Kindly advice.
Query: Hello doctor, My wife's transthoracic echo doppler report interpretations are as follows. No regional wall motion abnormality (LVEF 60 %), Normal cardiac chamber dimensions, Trace MR, Trace TR, normal PASP, IVC is normal in diameter, No LV Clot, vegetation, pericardial effusion. Are these findings f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This echo is normal, however considering her diabetes status and dyslipidemia, it is better to subject her to further testing like treadmill test or CT coronary angiography to know the status of cardiac vessels. Patients with such risk factors frequently have blockages... Read Full »