What can this all mean?

Ive been short of breath for like 2 years and ive been getting light headed, ive some dull achy pain occasionaly that last like 2-3 min. and i did a whole bunch of test and everything was normal except my heart monitor showed my resting heart rate at 114 and the highest it got was 158 ( and that was with very very minimul activity, i only went to the store with my mom) and then i had an echo done today and the tech. couldnt tell me anything because my doc. is suppost to but this is what he wrote under comment. ejection fraction 55%, tachycardia with irregularity and possible left atrial compression, can anyone tell me what that acctual means? thank you :)

What can this all mean?

The tech that did your echo would likely be shot at sunrise if he said anything about the results. Typically they are evaluated by a Dr who specializes in such things.

Tachycardia is a pulse over 100.

Irregular means that it%26#039;s not a constant rate.

Left atrial compression- something may be pressing on your left atria interfering with operation.

EF is Ejection Fraction and is the percentage of blood ejected from a chamber when it squeezes.

I cannot tell you more than that but it sounds like they are getting to the bottom of your problem.

I suffered from Tachycardia and they gave me medications for it. Thinking back, I would get out of breath walking across the parking lot or the living room. Felt like panicking.

Your doing the right thing and they can help you. Meanwhile , don%26#039;t over do it.

Good luck.

Edit: Given your young age and the type of problem you are having, I bet they take a hard look at your hormone levels. The TSH hormone regulates your thyroid which is a master gland. It can cause all kinds of problems if the levels are too high. Just a thought.

What can this all mean?

well, it sounds like you are doing all the right things with the tests especially at your young age. Does anyone else in your family have congenital heart problems? The left atrial compression can come from something creating compression in that area of your heart. You might have your doctor make sure to check your lungs, your aorta and such very thoroughly if that has not been done. He/she may decide to do a CT scan of your chest area to see if anything is causing the compression. The echo would show if your valves are functioning ok.

Most importantly, don%26#039;t be afraid to ask any questions you have, be persistent because none of this in normal, seek the best specialist you can find and make sure you have an advocate that can help you. Good luck. Prayers and best wishes go to you!