ryrich
10-03-2008, 09:53 PM
My husband had a heart attack the end of April-no stents needed. Damage was to the "back" of heart. Ejection fraction 35%. He has done extremely well diet wise, lost 43 lbs--no salt:) He had a follow up Echo last week , we were to get results today, but his doctor unavailable, clinic had another MD read results but then would not tell us- said husbands own doctor should explain results... of course husband is extremely upset to wait all weekend to see Dr. on Monday. Does anyone know why this follow up Echo is done and what do they look for and hope to find? Does damage ever improve? Cardiac rehab thought he might need stent???? this was two months ago.
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dannyp
10-03-2008, 11:36 PM
Hi,
When you say "a follow up echo" do you mean he has already had one?
Or is this the first one he has had?
When you say "a follow up echo" do you mean he has already had one?
Or is this the first one he has had?
ryrich
10-03-2008, 11:45 PM
yes he had one in the hospital the day after the heart attack- I guess that is when they gave the 35 ejection fraction number.
dannyp
10-05-2008, 02:21 PM
There are many reasons for doing a follow up Echo.
As frustrating as all this can be, your best bet is to put it out of your mind until you talk to your doctor.
Which would be tomorrow right?
I have gone through many tests and re-tests this year. Each time I can't help but wonder what they aren't telling me.
Good luck and keep us up to date.
Dan
As frustrating as all this can be, your best bet is to put it out of your mind until you talk to your doctor.
Which would be tomorrow right?
I have gone through many tests and re-tests this year. Each time I can't help but wonder what they aren't telling me.
Good luck and keep us up to date.
Dan
ryrich
10-05-2008, 08:17 PM
You are right...we have been through alot, both CA, just ansey (sp)
Thanks for answering.
Thanks for answering.
dpsbar3
10-09-2008, 06:40 AM
You are right...we have been through alot, both CA, just ansey (sp)
Thanks for answering.
Hi,
From my experience with the echo is that they are trying to see if through time and meds is there is any improvement. From my experience I have been told that some times the heart can improve or go down hill. I havent had a heart attack. But my EF is 10 % I have had a valve replaced and am on my second ICD. And last Monday I was told that my Doc is getting on the transplant list. If your husband has kept to the diet and exercized there can be an improvement. Good luck
Thanks for answering.
Hi,
From my experience with the echo is that they are trying to see if through time and meds is there is any improvement. From my experience I have been told that some times the heart can improve or go down hill. I havent had a heart attack. But my EF is 10 % I have had a valve replaced and am on my second ICD. And last Monday I was told that my Doc is getting on the transplant list. If your husband has kept to the diet and exercized there can be an improvement. Good luck
ryrich
10-10-2008, 02:29 AM
Thank you for info, Dr. appt delayed last Monday-appt today Dr. on call so will go back tomorrow!!! Small town...husband joked "this could give me a heart attack" Humor helps, especially him.