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...that can interpret this highly detailed letter from the cardiologist as it'll take me days or weeks to see/speak to my actual doctor!!... 🤣🤣
"This patient had an echocardiogram given his hypertension and this showed concentric
remodelling. Please ensure good blood pressure control. There is no signal valve abnormalities
and normal LV function which is reassuring."
...I am sitting down if it's bad news! 🙂
This is what copilot says: (usual warnings etc.)
The cardiologist’s note shared in the forum post says:
“This patient had an echocardiogram given his hypertension and this showed concentric remodelling. Please ensure good blood pressure control. There is no signal valve abnormalities and normal LV function which is reassuring.”
Here’s a breakdown in plain English:
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Echocardiogram due to hypertension: The patient has high blood pressure, so they were given an ultrasound of the heart to check for any effects.
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Concentric remodelling: This means the walls of the heart’s left ventricle (main pumping chamber) have thickened evenly. It’s a common response to long-term high blood pressure, but it can be an early sign of strain.
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Good blood pressure control: The doctor is emphasizing the importance of keeping blood pressure well-managed to prevent further heart changes.
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No valve abnormalities: The heart valves are working normally—no leaks or narrowing.
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Normal LV function: The left ventricle is pumping well, which is a reassuring sign.
So overall, the heart is functioning normally, but the thickening suggests the blood pressure needs to be better controlled to avoid future issues. It’s not bad news, but it’s a nudge to stay on top of treatment.
That copilot breakdown is pretty spot on.
You've had a heart scan arranged because you have high blood pressure. The heart scan shows signs in the heart that it has been working against high blood pressure, however it is still functioning well and doesn't have any leaky or narrowed valves.
The best way to reduce the amount of work that the heart is doing, is to lower your blood pressure.
See, i read it as: "there's leaves on the line, your train will be late".
Theres a lot to be said for the communication of information to patients within the NHS.
Theres a lot to be said for the communication of information to patients within the NHS.
Yes but no. If they have a less technical wording that automatically opens up to interpretation and miss communication.
Our GP is very good. If they send you for a test, they say if it comes back normal we won’t ring, if it’s abnormal we will be in touch
Theres a lot to be said for the communication of information to patients within the NHS.
To be fair this is a letter from the cardiologist to my GP. You just get copied into correspondence now that you would never have seen before.
So it will be clear to the GP, maybe not to the patient. Wether this is a good thing or not I don't know. 🤷♂️
I've just been told to get on Statins. CVD spotted on scan for something else. Resisting at the moment. Not overweight, don't drink, don't smoke and even ride a bike. Cholesterol at 5.
Tweaking the diet to try and get it down somewhat.
Anyone recommend a home Cholesterol test kit ?