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Is Slightly Enlarged Interventricular Septum A Matter Of Concern?

My husband’s uncle has been treated for HOCM with a myomectomy, his father has CAD (MI at age 40), his other uncle was found dead of presumed heart attack (heart enlarged on autopsy). My husband had an echo recently for screening. Has been asymtomatic. His left ventricular septum measured 1.31cm, all other measurements were normal. Should we be concerned by this borderline enlargement?
Wed, 20 Jun 2018
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After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that no this is not a matter as of now as 1. 31 cm ventricular septum can be due to hypertension. Kindly start with an anti-hypertensive drug if his blood pressure is staying more than 130/80 mmHg. If he is not on any medication then keep monitoring his Blood pressure regularly.

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Kind Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap
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Is Slightly Enlarged Interventricular Septum A Matter Of Concern?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that no this is not a matter as of now as 1. 31 cm ventricular septum can be due to hypertension. Kindly start with an anti-hypertensive drug if his blood pressure is staying more than 130/80 mmHg. If he is not on any medication then keep monitoring his Blood pressure regularly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Kind Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap