Breathlessness,EF and Mild PAH

2023-06-14 14:23:01
I suffer from sinus tachycardia for which I take metoprolol and olimsartan ( my BP without it used to be around 140/90-95). I had my 2 D echo done on 5th May 2023 with EF 60% and mild PAH 31 mm Hg. I have been told mild PAH is no problem. But since yesterday morning I started having bouts of breathlessness even while sitting ( before that I had no breathlessness). Though oxygen levels at rest are still intact 97-99. I felt very anxious about my deteriorating PAH as breathlessness is main symptoms of it. So I went for 2D Echo again I was told I have same mild PAH of 31 mm but I looked at the report my EF fraction drops to 56% to 60% in just over month. I feel very afraid whether Is it going towards heart failure. I also had Chest X ray and spirometery today which were normal but IGE allergy test was 330.
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All the dimensions of heart chambers are normal. Ejection fraction above 50-55% is considered normal. Any value above 55 is just a subjective number. So do not worry about it. If your EF comes down then will be secondary changes in chambers There is now RWMA and No Diastolic dysfunction. X ray and PFT is also normal.
Next Steps
Do regular physical activity at least 30 minutes a day .
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Control your BP . Check lipid profile and adopt a heart healthy lifestyle. Till now all is good. Try to maintain it

Answered2023-06-14 14:35:40

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Mild PAH is not problematic. EF 55-60 is also normal. It's not deteriorated. Your echo reports are normal. You should control your anxiety. It could be a simple anaemia or other pulmonary pathology.
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Consult Physian/Pulmonologist/Psychiatrist.
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Stop searching Google.

Answered2023-06-14 14:33:30

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