Explain in 5th graders response

Question

1. Left ventricle cavity is normal in size.
Normal left ventricular wall thickness.
Normal global wall motion.
Visual EF is 60-65%.
Normal diastolic filling pattern.
2. Left atrial cavity is mild to moderately dilated.
3. Right atrial cavity is slightly dilated.
4. Right ventricle cavity is normal in size.
Normal right ventricular function.
Normal TAPSE is 31 mm.
5. Structurally normal trileaflet aortic valve with no regurgitation.
No evidence of aortic stenosis.
AV Pk Grad of 14 mmHg.
6. Structurally normal mitral valve with trace regurgita
E-wave dominant mitral inflow.
7. Structurally normal tricuspid valve with trace regurgitation.
8. Structurally normal pulmonic valve with trace
regurgitation.
9. No evidence of significant pericardial effusion.
10. The aortic root is normal.
11. Normal pulmonary artery
12. IVC is dilated with respiratory

Answer 1

Okay, let me explain that in a way a 5th grader would understand!

1. The left side of the heart (which is super important for pumping blood to the body) looks good! It’s the right size and thickness, and it’s working well – like a strong pump! It’s pumping out about 60-65% of the blood each time, which is normal.

2. The top left part of the heart, called the left atrium, is a bit bigger than normal, but not too much.

3. The top right part of the heart, or right atrium, is also a little bit bigger than it should be, but again, not too much.

4. The right side of the heart, like the left side, is the right size and works well. It’s pumping just fine!

5. There’s a valve in the heart called the aortic valve, and it looks normal! It opens and closes the right way, letting blood out without any leaks.

6. The mitral valve, another important valve, is also normal but has a tiny leak, which is okay. It means it's mostly doing its job right.

7. The tricuspid valve is normal too but has a tiny leak just like the mitral valve.

8. The pulmonic valve, the one that helps blood go to the lungs, is normal but also has a tiny leak.

9. There’s no extra fluid around the heart, which is good! It’s like when you have a balloon and there’s no extra water inside, just air.

10. The main tube for blood leaving the heart, called the aortic root, is normal, which is great!

11. The pulmonary artery, which carries blood to the lungs, is also normal.

12. One more thing: the IVC, which is a big vein that brings blood back to the heart, is a little stretched when you're breathing.

Overall, the heart is mostly doing a great job! There are just a few little things, but nothing to worry about too much!