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John - 12 May 2006 16:05 GMT

Shortly after having a heart attack, I received a report that a left
ventriculogram indicates that I have grade 2 left ventricular function.
What does this mean, and is this something that I should be concerned about?

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Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD - 12 May 2006 17:58 GMT

> Shortly after having a heart attack, I received a report that a left
> ventriculogram indicates that I have grade 2 left ventricular function.

Systolic ventricular function is typically given as an ejection fraction
rather than a grade. Suspect the grade 2 is in reference to something
else such as either mitral or aortic valve regurgitation.

> What does this mean, and is this something that I should be concerned about?

See above.

Your cardiologist should be able to counsel you on the implications of
regurgitant valvular lesions as it specifically pertains to your
situation.

Prayerfully in Christ's amazing love,

Andrew
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