At my last visit to my cardiologist we reviewed the results of my latest echo. He indicated that my atrium has begun to enlarge vs. my previous echo (5mm). Is this a "common" occurence with HOCM? What might be the causes? Purely a function of back pressure or forces colliding inside the atrium?
My gradient is 55mm Hg, I have mitral regurg, and I am currently on 600mg of verapamil per day. (Spaced out over the day) I don't know my septal measurment. He has recommended I see a specialist and evaluate options including septal myectomy. I think the atrial enlargement has him concerned, so I am curious what others might know about this. What other questions should I be asking?
So far I have not had much problem with A-fib,(only occaisionally mostly on bad days) or blackouts.
All insights appreciated.
Thanks, Steve.
My gradient is 55mm Hg, I have mitral regurg, and I am currently on 600mg of verapamil per day. (Spaced out over the day) I don't know my septal measurment. He has recommended I see a specialist and evaluate options including septal myectomy. I think the atrial enlargement has him concerned, so I am curious what others might know about this. What other questions should I be asking?
So far I have not had much problem with A-fib,(only occaisionally mostly on bad days) or blackouts.
All insights appreciated.
Thanks, Steve.
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