Question

Translate in 7th graders response

Interpretation Summary
o The exam was of adequate technical quality.
o The left ventricle is normal size. There is normal left ventricular wall thickness.
Left
ventricular systolic function is normal. Ejection Fraction 60-65%. Left ventricular
diastolic
mildly
function is normal.
o The right ventricle is mildly dilated. The right ventricular systolic function is
reduced.
o The left atrium is moderately dilated.

Answer 1

Here’s a version a 7th grader would understand:

- The test was done well and the pictures were clear.
- The left ventricle (the heart’s main pumping chamber that sends blood to your body) is a normal size and the walls are normal.
- That left side is pumping normally. The ejection fraction is 60–65% — that means it pushes out about 60–65% of the blood inside each time it squeezes, which is good.
- The sentence about how the left ventricle relaxes and fills is a little unclear in the original report. It probably means the filling is normal or only a little off.
- The right ventricle (the chamber that pumps blood to the lungs) is a bit bigger than it should be and is not pumping as strongly as normal.
- The left atrium (a chamber that collects blood before it goes into the left ventricle) is moderately larger than normal.

What that could mean (short): The right side being bigger and weaker might happen because of lung problems, past infections, or pressure issues. Your doctor will explain what it means for the person who had the test and whether more tests or treatment are needed.