Results from echocardiogram need help understanding

Posted by tmbb @tmbb, Feb 12 10:56am

2D/MM Value Normal Range Doppler Value Normal Range
LVIDd 2D 4.43 cm [ 3.78 - 5.22 ] AVA VTI 0.98 cm2 [ 2.00 - 4.00 ]
LVIDs 2D 2.89 cm [ 2.16 - 3.48 ] AVA Vmax 0.97 cm2 [ 2.00 - 4.00 ]
LVPWd 2D 0.90 cm [ 0.60 - 0.90 ] AV DVI 0.35
IVSd 2D 0.97 cm [ 0.60 - 0.90 ] AV Mean PG 13.00 mmHg [ 2.00 - 4.00 ]
AoR Diam MM 2.90 cm [ 2.30 - 3.10 ] AV Peak PG 24.00 mmHg [ 2.00 - 9.00 ]
Asc Ao Diam 2D 3.20 cm [ 2.30 - 3.10 ] AV Peak Vel 2.46 m/s [ 1.00 - 1.70 ]
Prox Ascending Ao Indexed Value 1.54 cm/m2 [ 1.30 - 1.90 ] AI PHT 495.00 ms
LA Dimen MM 4.50 cm [ 2.70 - 3.80 ] MV Decel Time 261.00 msec [ 104.00 - 258.00 ]
LA Dimen 2D 4.00 cm [ 2.70 - 3.80 ] MV E Peak Vel 1.03 m/s [ 0.60 - 1.30 ]
LA Volume 66.1 ml [ 22.0 - 52.0 ] MV A Peak Vel 1.23 m/s [ 1.00 - 1.20 ]
LA Volume Index 32.90 ml/m2 [ 16.00 - 34.00 ] MV E/A 0.80 ratio [ 0.80 - 1.50 ]
LVOT Diam 1.90 cm [ 2.10 - 2.50 ] Lat E` Vel 0.101 m/s
LVOT Area 2.84 cm2 Med E` Vel 0.088 m/s
RA Volume Index 20.29 mL/m2 Lateral E/E` 10.200 ratio
EF Mod BP 61.40 % [ 54.00 - 74.00 ] Med E/E` Ratio 11.700
EDV Mod BP 93.90 mL [ 46.00 - 106.00 ] Average E/E` 10.950
ESV Mod BP 36.20 mL [ 14.00 - 42.00 ] TR Peak Vel 3.09 m/s [ 1.00 - 2.80 ]
TAPSE 2.03 cm [ 1.70 - 3.00 ] RVSP 41.00 mmHg [ 10.00 - 36.00 ]
RA Volume 42.20 cm3 PV Peak PG 9.0 mmHg
PV Peak Vel 1.54 m/s [ 0.40 - 0.80 ]

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Feb 13 7:15am

Hello @tmbb,

Keep in mind that we are all patients and family members on this forum. Doctors do not monitor this site. To get a professional opinion, please discuss the scan results with your cardiologist.

The scan looks like it was very thorough. This scan is only one piece of the puzzle. Your cardiology team will be able to discuss the results and specific meanings and next steps with you if better detail.

@tmbb, If you are comfortable sharing, was there an specific event or issue you were having leading to your echocardiogram testing? Have you had a chance to discuss the results with the provider who ordered the testing?

sjm46 | @sjm46 | Feb 17 5:13am

Any patient has the right to a complete explanation of test results. I am a nurse (retired) and I do look things up but I have found that unless you ask your physician specifically to explain things, they just tell you "everything is okay" or "you have a problem blah, blah"! So put on you courage, and tell the doc that you want/need a complete explanation of the results--good or bad--so you can appreciate where you are health-wise. I always tell them that I have paid for my 20 or 30 minutes of time and I expect to use it! Have your questions written down so you don't forget anything!

shar28092 | @shar28092 | Feb 18 8:25am

I expect that the specialist who read this echo will produce a written narrative interpretation of findings, and that said interpretation will be in your electronic chart within a few days of the test. If you have a "patient portal" to that chart, where you can see lab results and so forth, i would look there for that narrative interpretation, which should mention ejection fraction, valve function and other stuff - still above our pay grade, but in English. Reading this report could help you formulate good questions for your discussion with your doctor. Good luck.