Otis' Scan Results

[kauna]

We had our 3rd echo last night and I was an anxious mess waiting for the visit. On the outside everything is fine and you would never know he has HCM as many of us know. He was telling everyone his thoughts on the matter while getting his echo.

His current medicine regimen is:
Benazepril 1.5mg capsule in the am
Clopidrogrel 15mg capsule in the am
Rapamycin 0.5mg capsule M, W, Fri.
(I get them compounded and the benazepril and Clopidrogrel is in one capsule which is nice)

He has been taking this for the last 6mos. and from what the cardiologist said last evening is that his numbers have gone down slightly. (big sigh of relief from me)

His first visit he was slightly in the category of HCM no meds his measurements were just borderline over the number where they diagnose HCM at 1.6, second visit showed progression and we started meds.

See graphs below. I clearly am not a heart specialist to understand these numbers but we are continuing the meds and not making any changes.

1st visit: 3/17/25

Diastole Systole
IVS(mm) 7.30 7.45 End diastolic volume(ml) 6
LVFW(mm) 7.88 9.78 End systolic volume (ml) 1
LVCH(mm) 14.89 7.88 Ejection fraction (%) 82.0
FS(%) 47.0 LA/Ao: 16.0/9.0= 1.67
Stroke Volume (ml) 5


2nd visit: 9/15/25

Diastole Systole
IVS(mm) 5.35 7.10 End diastolic volume(ml) 7
LVFW(mm) 6.62 8.37 End systolic volume (ml) 1
LVCH(mm) 16.06 8.08 Ejection fraction (%) 84.0
FS(%) 50.0 LA/Ao: 17.0/10.0= 1.64
Stroke Volume (ml) 6


3rd visit: 3/16/26

Diastole Systole
IVS(mm) 6.08 7.78 End diastolic volume(ml) 8
LVFW(mm) 6.40 8.10 End systolic volume (ml) 2
LVCH(mm) 16.28 8.99 Ejection fraction (%) 79.0
FS(%) 45.0 LA/Ao: 16.6/9.54= 1.74
Stroke Volume (ml) 6


Hopefully this helps others.

 

[tuffysmommy]

Numbers have gone down is a win. My heart goes out to you. So scary waiting and then not completely understanding all the variables. Hoping for continued good news.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

I am happy to hear the numbers went down slightly. The wait to get the results is so stressful every time. Thanks for sharing the news and the info.

 

[Toa and Ross]

Ugh waiting is so difficult. Sending hugs. Thanks for sharing this information.

 

[kauna]

I’m very lucky with his cardiologist I get to be in the room while he gets his echo and get information during the visit. It’s the lead up to the actual visit that I get worked up with.
It was the same when I went to Aggie’s appointments the lead up was always dreadful. Then once I had the results and a plan I could process and go forward.

As always thank you to my lair family for always being supportive and helpful with everything. I truly appreciate you guys more than you know.

 

[Yoda mom]

@kauna , so happy numbers down and sending continued positive vibes and head smooches to adorable warrior Team Otis! remember , he has no idea what reports say and his world is filled with all your love and care. hugs n head smooches to all paws.

 

[nudebea]

Very happy to hear that his numbers are down, too many of us know the roller coaster of emotion HCM can bring.Sending positive vibes over for you and sweet Otis

 

[tuffysmommy]

Down is the right direction for these numbers. Glad for you and Otis.