What does my father's Echo report indicate?
Prof Mohan Nair
Head of Departmjent,
Cardiology,
St. Stephens Hospital, Max Balaji Hospital,
New Delhi
Head of Departmjent,
Cardiology,
St. Stephens Hospital, Max Balaji Hospital,
New Delhi
Q: My 51-year-old father underwent an Echo test. His report says no LVRWMA, no LVDD, mild MR, sclerotic AOV, trivial AR, good LV function, EF=60% and his TMT is positive at 4.6 mets. What does this mean?
A:TMT positive at 4.6 mets generally indicates decreased blood supply to the heart due to blockages in the arteries. If the patient is asymptomatic, it is wise to have a double check with stress thallium test.