Is A Slightly Enlarged Right Ventricle Noticed In An Electrocardiogram A Serious Concern?

Posted on Tue, 15 May 2018

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Question : I was told yesterday, after having an Electrocardigram, that I have a slightly enlarged right ventrical. My Father died of congestive heart failure. Shall I worry? I have an HMO - should I ask for a Cardiologist?

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I understand your concern and would explain that an ECG is not the best tool to examine your heart structure and conclude about the ventricles size.

For this reason, I would recommend performing a cardiac ultrasound, which can help investigate for this possible disorder and measure the exact parameters of your heart.

I would be glad to review your cardiac ultrasound report for a more professional opinion, whenever you will be able to upload it.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (59 minutes later)

I AM SORRY I TOLD YOU THE WRONG TEST - IT WAS A cARDOVASCULAR cONSULTANT - IT SHOWED THE BLOOD PUMPING AND THE NOISE THE HEART MAKES. iS THAT THE SAME AS THE CARDIAC ULTRASOUND?

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

It could be a cardiac ultrasound.

Could you please upload the test report as attachment to this question, so I can review it for a second professional opinion?

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar