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How Can Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Be Treated?
I am 43 years old 98.3 KG and 5.6 tall. I am a breast cancer survivor and unfortunately I smoke, I have been diagnosed with Left atrial enlargement and ventricular hypertrophy and T wave abnormality inferolateral ischemia; what can I do to rectify this diagnosis?
Wed, 4 Jul 2018
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1. some noticeable points to remember is/are:
i. high blood pressure and heart valve stenosis are the common cause of cardiac hypertrophy so make sure your blood pressure remains within desired value and regular follow up and supervision with Cardiologist is necessary. PS. since nicotine [smoking] is one provoking/aggravating factor for LVH thus you have to completely give up on the addiction.
2. As left ventricular hypertrophy [LVH] progresses, you may experience: shortness of breath. fatigue, chest pain. Palpitations, dizziness or fainting. Keep a watch over these symptoms and consult your doctor immediately in case such symptoms appear.
3. LVH may be a factor in determining treatment or diagnosis for other conditions like IHD (ischemic heart disease), Aortic stenosis, systemic hypertension, cardiomyopathy, hyperdynamic circulation.
4. please Consult with a Cardiologist who will work up the case for further follow-up and management.
5. Echo will help in determining the type of LVH: concentric or eccentric.
6. Diet: salt restricted diet [choose low sodium or Losalt ].
Maintain ideal body weight. Limit alcohol to moderation and quit smoking. 30 minutes of active physical exercise [avoid which raises blood pressure]. eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
1. some noticeable points to remember is/are:
i. high blood pressure and heart valve stenosis are the common cause of cardiac hypertrophy so make sure your blood pressure remains within desired value and regular follow up and supervision with Cardiologist is necessary. PS. since nicotine [smoking] is one provoking/aggravating factor for LVH thus you have to completely give up on the addiction.
2. As left ventricular hypertrophy [LVH] progresses, you may experience: shortness of breath. fatigue, chest pain. Palpitations, dizziness or fainting. Keep a watch over these symptoms and consult your doctor immediately in case such symptoms appear.
3. LVH may be a factor in determining treatment or diagnosis for other conditions like IHD (ischemic heart disease), Aortic stenosis, systemic hypertension, cardiomyopathy, hyperdynamic circulation.
4. please Consult with a Cardiologist who will work up the case for further follow-up and management.
5. Echo will help in determining the type of LVH: concentric or eccentric.
6. Diet: salt restricted diet [choose low sodium or Losalt ].
Maintain ideal body weight. Limit alcohol to moderation and quit smoking. 30 minutes of active physical exercise [avoid which raises blood pressure]. eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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