- Male
- 31 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm trying to understand my echocardiography report and it's a bit confusing. It mentions terms like LVH, RWM, and systolic function, and I see numbers related to valves and arteries. It mentions things like Aorta 3.9 cm, LA 3.4 cm, and LV 5.3x3.2 cm, with an EF of 70. Could you help me figure out what this means? Is everything normal, or should I be worried?
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ECHO report is normal
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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