Some Interesting Test Results – BionicOldGuy

I’ve just lately had some attention-grabbing medical check outcomes. The first was my yearly echocardiogram. I noticed my heart specialist at the moment and he confirmed that each one is effectively, besides that some leaking across the edges of my alternative aortic valve, categorised as “mild to moderate”. I first discovered about {that a} 12 months in the past, and my physician confirmed there may be nothing to be anxious about as a result of I’m asymptomatic and there’s no noticeable diastolic murmur. He confirmed this on the time by discussing it with my coronary heart surgeon. Concerning signs can be fluid retention or getting out of breath, or declining train capability, I’ve none of those. If the leaking does progress sufficient sooner or later, it could be essential to get surgical procedure to redo the valve alternative.

My heart specialist additionally went over my blood work. Back in August my ldl cholesterol was nice, whole 146, ldl (“bad”) 79, and hdl (“good”) 38. He was pleased with all of those, though the “good” could possibly be a little bit larger. But my triglycerides had been 203, and needs to be below 150. I mentioned that’s occurred to me previously, and I might clear it up with weight-reduction plan by consuming much less junky carbs like cookies, which I attempted for just a few months. My repeat check final week got here out whole 174, ldl (“bad”) 107, and hdl (“good”) 47, however I bought 102 for my triglycerides. So, good job on the cookies, however ldl cholesterol a little bit worse, though the “good” is healthier. He’s nonetheless not anxious, we’ll repeat in six months. I believe I can get the ldl cholesterol higher by emphasizing extra entire meals plant primarily based consuming, and maintain the triglycerides down by avoiding junk. If not we could need to bump up my statin a bit.

My last latest outcome was a mind mri. This was a follow-up on my latest head damage by my GP. It got here out regular so far as the damage, excellent information. But it confirmed some abnormalities: “Mild cerebral atrophy and findings of chronic small vessel ischemic disease.” My heart specialist thought these had been regular age associated. I’ll see what my GP thinks after I see her monday. I believe she could desire a follow-up with a neurologist. As you possibly can see in a hyperlink this could result in issues like stroke or dementia if it progresses. Prevention measures embrace sustaining good physique weight and blood stress and exercising, which I’m already doing, and decreasing ldl cholesterol. So that is one more reason to work on doing a greater job on that.