Some Attention-grabbing Take a look at Outcomes – BionicOldGuy

I’ve lately had some attention-grabbing medical take a look at outcomes. The primary was my yearly echocardiogram. I noticed my heart specialist right now and he confirmed that every one is properly, besides that some leaking across the edges of my alternative aortic valve, labeled as “gentle to average”. I first discovered about {that a} 12 months in the past, and my physician confirmed there may be 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, complete 146, ldl (“unhealthy”) 79, and hdl (“good”) 38. He was pleased with all of those, though the “good” might be a bit greater. However my triglycerides have been 203, and must be underneath 150. I stated 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 a number of months. My repeat take a look at final week got here out complete 174, ldl (“unhealthy”) 107, and hdl (“good”) 47, however I received 102 for my triglycerides. So, good job on the cookies, however ldl cholesterol a bit 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 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, excellent information. But it surely confirmed some abnormalities: “Gentle cerebral atrophy and findings of power small vessel ischemic illness.” My heart specialist thought these have been regular age associated. I’ll see what my GP thinks after I see her monday. I believe she might need a follow-up with a neurologist. As you may see in a hyperlink this could result in issues like stroke or dementia if it progresses. Prevention measures embody sustaining good physique weight and blood stress and exercising, which I’m already doing, and decreasing ldl cholesterol. So that is one more reason to work on doing a greater job on that.