Investigations - results

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James Black
58, Male

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ECG (Electrocardiogram)

ECG image
1st electrocardiogram: AF, LVH, single ventricular ectopic (VE) complex


ECG image
2nd electrocardiogram: sinus rhythm with a single VE


Haematology

Investigation Name Investigation Result Normal Range Units
Haemoglobin 140 115-165 g/L
White cell count 8.2 4-11 x109/L
Platelets 280 150-400 x109/L
MCV 85 (Normal) f/L
 


The results below showed evidence of CKD, fatty liver, elevated cholesterol and glucose – all a consequence of metabolic syndrome.

Renal function

Investigation Name Investigation Result Normal Range Units
Sodium 141 137 - 145 mmol/L
Potassium 3.6 3.5 - 4.9 mmol/L
Urea 8 2.5 - 7.5 mmol/L
Creatinine 162 60 - 110 µmol/L

Liver function tests

Investigation Name Investigation Result Normal Range Units
Bilirubin 8 < 22 µmol/L
Alaninine aminotransferase (ALT) 140 i.u./L
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) 35 i.u./L
Gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) 150 i.u./L

NT-pro BNP
Result:

NTproBNP: 320 pg/mL

Blood glucose

Investigation Name Investigation Result Normal Range Units
Glucose 12 Random < 11 mmol/L
Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) 9.0 < 6 %

Cholesterol

Investigation Name Investigation Result Normal Range Units
Total Cholesterol 6.5 < 5 mmol/L
HDL 0.9 mmol/L
Non-HDL Cholesterol 5.6 mmol/L


Chest X-ray
Result :

CXR image

The CXR shows cardiomegaly, congestion.

Echocardiogram
Result :

ECG image
Echocardiogram still image

Echocardiogram video - showing 4 chamber, large LA

The Echocardiogram shows LVH, dilated LA.