Q:
I had gone thru two Angioplasty procedures and now, I would like to know what I should do next after the below Echocardiogram Investigations: No LVDD, IVS Thinned out. LVEF 30%, Akinetic apex, LVID 54/41.
A:
Your ECHO shows evidence of an old myocardial infarct, as well as a significant loss of heart function.
This is of course caused by coronary artery disease, caused by atherosclerosis, caused by cholesterol.
You can read more about this here:
http://www.cardiac-risk-assessment.com/heart-information/your-cholesterol
http://www.cardiac-risk-assessment.com/heart-information/atherosclerosis
http://www.cardiac-risk-assessment.com/heart-information/heart-attack
You are now at risk for more complications:
Heart failure, progression of your coronary artery disease, stent failure and possibly dangerous rhythm problems:
http://www.cardiac-risk-assessment.com/heart-information/heart-failure
http://www.cardiac-risk-assessment.com/ca-blog/how-long-does-a-heart-stent-last-
http://www.cardiac-risk-assessment.com/heart-information/heart-arrhythmia/sudden
Diet, exercise and behavior modification (weight loss, cessation of smoking) and medications is what you can do:
http://www.cardiac-risk-assessment.com/ca-blog/what-foods-can-help-strengthen-a-
http://www.cardiac-risk-assessment.com/ca-blog/what-are-the-best-vitamins-and-su
Hope this helps,
Dr T
http://www.cardiac-risk-assessment.com/