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Can this make you an anemia

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 variation.

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The echocardiogram findings you've provided primarily describe the structure and function of the heart, including dimensions of the heart chambers, valve function, and overall cardiac performance. Here are some key points from your report:

  1. The left ventricle, right ventricle, and aortic valve appear to be normal.
  2. There is mild to moderate dilation of the left atrium and slight dilation of the right atrium, which can be associated with volume overload or increased pressure in the heart.
  3. Trace regurgitation in the mitral and tricuspid valves is noted, which is usually of little clinical significance if it's only trace.
  4. The report indicates that left ventricular ejection fraction (EF) is normal, which suggests good overall pump function of the heart.

Anemia refers to a deficiency in the number or function of red blood cells, which can lead to insufficient oxygen delivery to tissues. While the report does not directly address issues related to red blood cells or hemoglobin levels, it does not provide evidence for or against anemia based on the echocardiographic findings alone.

If you are concerned about anemia, it would be important to look at blood test results such as a complete blood count (CBC), which measures hemoglobin levels, hematocrit, and other indices related to anemia. Conditions that would lead to anemia might include nutritional deficiencies (like iron, vitamin B12, or folate), chronic diseases, or other hematologic issues, but those would be evaluated through blood work rather than echocardiography.

If you have symptoms or concerns related to anemia, discussing them with a healthcare provider would be essential for further evaluation and management.