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 immediately and he confirmed that every one is nicely, besides that some leaking across the edges of my alternative aortic valve, categorised as “gentle to average”. I first discovered about {that a} yr in the past, and my physician confirmed there’s 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. Regarding signs could 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. Again in August my ldl cholesterol was nice, whole 146, ldl (“dangerous”) 79, and hdl (“good”) 38. He was proud of all of those, though the “good” might be somewhat increased. However my triglycerides have been 203, and must be below 150. I mentioned that’s occurred to me up to now, and I may clear it up with weight-reduction plan by consuming much less junky carbs like cookies, which I attempted for a number of months. My repeat check final week got here out whole 174, ldl (“dangerous”) 107, and hdl (“good”) 47, however I bought 102 for my triglycerides. So, good job on the cookies, however ldl cholesterol somewhat 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 complete meals plant based mostly consuming, and maintain the triglycerides down by avoiding junk. If not we might wish to bump up my statin a bit.

My closing current consequence was a mind mri. This was a follow-up on my current head harm by my GP. It got here out regular so far as the harm, superb information. But it surely confirmed some abnormalities: “Gentle cerebral atrophy and findings of continual 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 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 strain and exercising, which I’m already doing, and reducing ldl cholesterol. So that is one more reason to work on doing a greater job on that.