Hello emanuel_zorg. I read your posts from June 15 and Oct. 2nd. I'm interested in your story and hope you can share more information. Especially regarding the research you are doing, and why you feel the echo test is flawed. Were you referring to a 2D echo or a stress echo? I have multiple cardiac symptoms and have had multiple 2D echos which are relatively normal. I"m convinced there is an issue with a valve but since the 2 and 3D echo keeps coming back fairly normal they will not proceed with a more invasive test like a trans-esophageal echo (T.E.E) or a Left Heart catheterization. I'm now having abdominal and leg edema but I am only receiving Losartan. Lasix did not work to reduce edema. Just started Aldactone today.