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1 year ago (March 17, 2025)

Hello, i live in Colorado and i just got my most recent echo results. My cardiologist is the chief of cardiology here at the Colorado hospital. He tells me im many years away from surgery because of my bicuspid valve. But i see here mild dilated left ventricle. i know... Read more.

Richard Munson

Ejection fraction looks good. My surgeon said ventricle changes size to compensate for valve regurgitation but it may not be a sign you are ready for the table. Mine actually normalized after my mitral valve surgery. A second opinion is always a good idea, if for no other reason than... Read more.

Fidel Martãnez Ruiz

Yes Richard, I agree with you, a second opinion would be suitable. My doctor told me that the current trend in surgery is to intervene before the ventricle dilates too much, because the results at the end are better.

Deena Z

Manual, not a doctor, but surprised you have a dilated, albeit mild, LV, given your good fraction rate. Wonder if the ECHO was read correctly? I can not tell you how many different interpretations I had of my ECHOS. Don't hesitate to get a second opinion, as Richard says.

Manuel Fernandez

Thank you for your responses, agree. In this things its better to have 2 people watching our health.

Ana Brusso

Manuel, here on this site we always recommend a second or third opinion. Be well ðŸ™â¤ï¸

Fidel Martãnez Ruiz

Besides you are young, Manuel, and will able to get over an aortic valve surgery, which is widely mastered by heart surgeons nowadays Cheer up!

Rose Madura

Yes, definitely get another opinion. It's always a good idea.

Manuel Fernandez

Thank you ðŸ™

Jayne Perkins

What is your AVA on your echo? Mine was a 1.2cm2 for years. Until last year in July it was a 0.7 cm2. I knew it meant surgery. I was told from my cardiologist back in 2014 that the AVA when it got to a 1.0 cm2 I would be... Read more.