- female
- 20 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm 20 and recently had two echocardiograms, one showing RVSP at 37 mmHg and the other at 29 mmHg. Both mentioned normal pulmonary artery and veins, and there's MVP with mild eccentric regurgitation. I'm worried about the possibility of pulmonary artery hypertension and whether it could be idiopathic. Could you help me understand what's going on?
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Visit your Physician for appropriate management
Dr. Chandra Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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1. The doctor's assessment that the ischemia shown on the ECG is not serious and normal is reassuring. Ecosprin (Aspirin) is commonly prescribed to prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. It is important to follow the doctor's advice and continue taking the medication as prescribed. 2. As per the current evaluation and prescription of ecosprin, the likelihood of serious issues later should be reduced. However, it is essential to follow up with regular check-ups and adhere to any further recommendations from the doctor. 3. Ischemia can be a temporary or chronic condition depending on the underlying cause. In this case, since the echo was normal and the doctor reassured that everything is okay, it may not necessarily be a lifetime disease. However, ongoing monitoring and lifestyle modifications may be necessary. 4. The presence of ischemia at the age of 35 without a family history of cardiac issues raises the importance of evaluating other risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, and physical inactivity. These factors can contribute to the development of heart conditions at a younger age. 5. Since there is no known cardiac history in the family, it is crucial to focus on lifestyle modifications such as maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, avoiding smoking, managing stress, and attending follow-up appointments with the doctor for monitoring. 6. Precautions that can be taken include following a heart-healthy diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol, engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, managing stress levels, avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption,
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