Some Attention-grabbing Check Outcomes – BionicOldGuy

I’ve not too long ago had some fascinating medical check outcomes. The primary was my yearly echocardiogram. I noticed my heart specialist right this moment and he confirmed that each one is nicely, besides that some leaking across the edges of my alternative aortic valve, categorized as “delicate to average”. I first discovered about {that a} yr in the past, and my physician confirmed there’s nothing to be fearful 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. Regarding 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 is likely to be essential to get surgical procedure to redo the valve alternative.

My heart specialist additionally went over my blood work. Again in August my ldl cholesterol was nice, complete 146, ldl (“unhealthy”) 79, and hdl (“good”) 38. He was proud of all of those, though the “good” might be a little bit larger. However my triglycerides have been 203, and must be beneath 150. I mentioned that’s occurred to me prior to now, and I may 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 complete 174, ldl (“unhealthy”) 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 best. He’s nonetheless not fearful, 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 preserve the triglycerides down by avoiding junk. If not we might need to bump up my statin a bit.

My remaining latest end result 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, superb information. Nevertheless it confirmed some abnormalities: “Gentle cerebral atrophy and findings of persistent small vessel ischemic illness.” My heart specialist thought these have been regular age associated. I’ll see what my GP thinks once I see her monday. I think she might need 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 reducing ldl cholesterol. So that is another excuse to work on doing a greater job on that.