If echo is normal, is my heart ok

Chambers and valves of the heart Ejection fraction is a measurement of the percentage of blood leaving the heart each time it squeezes. When the heart squeezes, it's called a contraction. Ejection fraction is just one of many tests your health care provider may use to see how your heart works. The heart contracts and relaxes. When the heart contracts, it pumps out — ejects — blood from the two lower heart chambers, called ventricles. When the heart relaxes, the ventricles refill with blood. No matter how forceful the contraction, the heart can never pump all the blood out of a ventricle. The term "ejection fraction" is the amount of blood — as a percentage — that's pumped out of a filled ventricle with each heartbeat. The ejection fraction is usually measured only in the left ventricle. The left ventricle is the heart's main pumping chamber. It pumps oxygen-rich blood up into the body's main artery, called the aorta. The blood then goes to the rest of the body. According to the American Heart Association: • A left ventricle (LV) ejection fraction of about 50% to 70% is categorized as normal. • A mildly reduced LV ejection fraction is usually between 41% and 49%. • A reduced LV ejection fraction is usually 40% or less. Even if you have a normal ejection fraction, your overall heart function may not be healthy. Talk with your health care provider if you have concerns about your heart. Some things that may cause a reduced ejection fraction are: • Weakness of the heart muscle,...

A normal ECG usually excludes major problems it suggests that there’s an intermittent heart rhythm disorder that may not be picked up on an ECG when the patient feels perfectly well. In these situations, we would recommend a 24 hour ECG recording whereby an ECG electrode is attached to the patient for 24 hours and the patient is given a diary to keep and record precisely the time during which he or she suffers palpitation. We then go back and analyse the ECG at the time of the palpitation to try and identify a heart rhythm disorder. In many situations, these very brief palpitations don’t usually amount to anything much but in some very rare cases of course, they are electrical disturbances that can be cured with electrophysiological studies.

An echocardiogram is a test that helps doctors diagnose and monitor a variety of heart conditions by creating a moving picture of the heart. This picture helps medical professionals identify areas of the organ that are not working as they should, and enables early diagnosis and treatment to prevent complications. What is an Echocardiogram? An echocardiogram is an ultrasound test that uses a transducer to send high-pitched sound waves through the heart. As sound waves bounce off different locations within the organ, the device records the echo. The findings are then transformed into a moving picture that displays the patient's heart activity onscreen. There are four types of echocardiograms: stress, Doppler, transesophageal, and transthoracic. Stress and Doppler Echocardiograms A stress echocardiogram might be administered during a stress test. It is performed both before and after the doctor applies the stressor, which is often exercise, usually on a treadmill or stationary bike, or medication that makes the heart beat more quickly. The echo measures blood flow along with other features of the heart. A Doppler echocardiogram uses a transducer to detect the movement of blood through the echoes of sound waves. It tests how blood flows through the chambers, valves, and vessels of the heart. The ultrasound also follows the speed and direction of the blood. Transesophageal and Transthoracic Echocardiograms A transesophageal echocardiogram or TEE is a more invasive ultrasound be...

for the last 12 months I've had bad irregular heartbeats and developed bilateral pitting oedema in my legs and mildly swollen ankles, so I've had a echocardiogram done and my results show normal left ventricular function and normal right ventricular function and also normal ejection fraction?? the oedema is still present in my legs my doctor thinks it could be due to me been overweight?? I'm still getting bad palpitations but I cant argue with echocardiogram results can I? 0 likes, 17 replies There are different reasons you can get oedema in your feet and legs. Are you on your feet a lot? Are you on any medication? You may have bad circulation or weight could be an issue. You can get palpitations from other things caffeine, alcohol or smoking. Have you been given a d-dimer blood test? There is a small possibilty it could be related to a DVT did they examine your legs? I don't think its DVT because I think its probably poor circulation because for a bout 8 months last year I was experiencing cold feet even in the summer and my foot pulse is quite weak with me been quite young I think only best thing is too lose weight, but as for oedema it's quite common with heart problems that's why I wanted the echo done which came back normal. Hi, i to have oedema in my ankles and im over weight, i also suffered palpitations about 2 years ago now i also thought it was heart related i was told it was that was causing the palpitations as the more i thought it was my heart the more i got t...

This started on january 7 when I was rushed in the ER cause I woke up catching breath, palpitations, and my hands suddenly became numb. It really scared me a lot I thought I was having a heart attack. After that day I am having this attacks frequently. I also experienced cold and sweaty palms whenever this happens. Ive done numerous ecg, 2 2d echo's, cbc, thyroid, chest xray, which came back normal. This has been happening frequently to the point that I dont feel normal anymore. Doc said it was just anxiety and that I should go to see a therapist.But i believe this isnt just in my head , i can really feel it even for no reason. My question is should i get more tests? Like stress test and holter monitoring? Cause whenever I go to the er they will just do me an ecg and by that time I am calmed down so Im not having palpitations. I also noticed that if im walking my bp is quite high. im only 21 yrs old btw. I hope someone can help me, my mom doesnt listen to me and just kept tellong me its all in my head. I donty feel like myself anymore cause my symptoms are stressing me a lot. I forgot to mention I went to the cardio and he used a stetoscope to check my heart and he said i have MVP (mitral valve prolapse) it scared me a lot so I repeated my 2d echo (echocardiogram) and it was normal. How was that possible 1 like, 42 replies Hi jellikho, I can identify with what you are going through. I had the same experiences with much the same simptoms as yourself. I too had all the tests...

Question: Is it reasonable to have an echo done to evaluate my palpitations? I am a healthy 27 year old female who, in the past 1-2 years, has been experiencing palpitations. What prompted me to see my PCP (Primary Care Physician) was an episode while shopping that left me dizzy, lightheaded and unsteady. He has checked a BMP (Basic Metabolic Panel), thyroid panel, an EKG and a Holter monitor, all of which has come back normal. I’ve had issues with anxiety in the past but it has been well managed after therapy and SSRI use for about a year. On the small chance that it was a contributing factor, I also stopped using an OTC antihistamine. The number of palpitations has greatly decreased but never gone away. Is it unreasonable to ask my PCP if an echo is appropriate? Also, would it show anything that the EKG/Holter wouldn’t? Submitted by Katie J from Georgia on 12/07/2013 Palpitations: The perception of palpitations, or extra cardiac beats are also described as “fluttering in the chest, butterflies in the chest, irregular pounding, etc…” Although they can be a symptom of cardiac disease, for the most part are benign and do not require any specific treatment unless they are associated with worrisome symptoms such as lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, decline in functional class, or if they are too fast or too prolonged. It is important to complete a cardiac evaluation in order to fully determine if the palpitations are generated from the upper or lower chambers of...

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Chambers and valves of the heart Ejection fraction is a measurement of the percentage of blood leaving the heart each time it squeezes. When the heart squeezes, it's called a contraction. Ejection fraction is just one of many tests your health care provider may use to see how your heart works. The heart contracts and relaxes. When the heart contracts, it pumps out — ejects — blood from the two lower heart chambers, called ventricles. When the heart relaxes, the ventricles refill with blood. No matter how forceful the contraction, the heart can never pump all the blood out of a ventricle. The term "ejection fraction" is the amount of blood — as a percentage — that's pumped out of a filled ventricle with each heartbeat. The ejection fraction is usually measured only in the left ventricle. The left ventricle is the heart's main pumping chamber. It pumps oxygen-rich blood up into the body's main artery, called the aorta. The blood then goes to the rest of the body. According to the American Heart Association: • A left ventricle (LV) ejection fraction of about 50% to 70% is categorized as normal. • A mildly reduced LV ejection fraction is usually between 41% and 49%. • A reduced LV ejection fraction is usually 40% or less. Even if you have a normal ejection fraction, your overall heart function may not be healthy. Talk with your health care provider if you have concerns about your heart. Some things that may cause a reduced ejection fraction are: • Weakness of the heart muscle,...

Question: Is it reasonable to have an echo done to evaluate my palpitations? I am a healthy 27 year old female who, in the past 1-2 years, has been experiencing palpitations. What prompted me to see my PCP (Primary Care Physician) was an episode while shopping that left me dizzy, lightheaded and unsteady. He has checked a BMP (Basic Metabolic Panel), thyroid panel, an EKG and a Holter monitor, all of which has come back normal. I’ve had issues with anxiety in the past but it has been well managed after therapy and SSRI use for about a year. On the small chance that it was a contributing factor, I also stopped using an OTC antihistamine. The number of palpitations has greatly decreased but never gone away. Is it unreasonable to ask my PCP if an echo is appropriate? Also, would it show anything that the EKG/Holter wouldn’t? Submitted by Katie J from Georgia on 12/07/2013 Palpitations: The perception of palpitations, or extra cardiac beats are also described as “fluttering in the chest, butterflies in the chest, irregular pounding, etc…” Although they can be a symptom of cardiac disease, for the most part are benign and do not require any specific treatment unless they are associated with worrisome symptoms such as lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, decline in functional class, or if they are too fast or too prolonged. It is important to complete a cardiac evaluation in order to fully determine if the palpitations are generated from the upper or lower chambers of...

This started on january 7 when I was rushed in the ER cause I woke up catching breath, palpitations, and my hands suddenly became numb. It really scared me a lot I thought I was having a heart attack. After that day I am having this attacks frequently. I also experienced cold and sweaty palms whenever this happens. Ive done numerous ecg, 2 2d echo's, cbc, thyroid, chest xray, which came back normal. This has been happening frequently to the point that I dont feel normal anymore. Doc said it was just anxiety and that I should go to see a therapist.But i believe this isnt just in my head , i can really feel it even for no reason. My question is should i get more tests? Like stress test and holter monitoring? Cause whenever I go to the er they will just do me an ecg and by that time I am calmed down so Im not having palpitations. I also noticed that if im walking my bp is quite high. im only 21 yrs old btw. I hope someone can help me, my mom doesnt listen to me and just kept tellong me its all in my head. I donty feel like myself anymore cause my symptoms are stressing me a lot. I forgot to mention I went to the cardio and he used a stetoscope to check my heart and he said i have MVP (mitral valve prolapse) it scared me a lot so I repeated my 2d echo (echocardiogram) and it was normal. How was that possible 1 like, 42 replies Hi jellikho, I can identify with what you are going through. I had the same experiences with much the same simptoms as yourself. I too had all the tests...