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Diagnosed With Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Consistent With Hypertension And Dilated Left Atrium. Explain?
I have left ventricular hypertrophy consistent with hypertension . Dilated left atrium will predispose to atrial fibrillation; Left ventricular systolic function is normal diastolic function may be abnormal based on the presence of left ventricular hypertrophy and dilated left atrium, a diagnosis not necessarily supported by the pattern of mitral valve inflow. Please would you explain in simple English the diagnosis and what should I be doing? Thanks Joan
Wed, 6 Mar 2013
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The ventricle is working against increased pressure. So it becomes thicker to cope up.
The atrium in turn has to work more - to force into the thick ventricle - so it dilates.
The cause should be addressed / if controlled well, the changes may regress.
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Angiotensin Receptor Blockers help in re-modelling.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
The ventricle is working against increased pressure. So it becomes thicker to cope up.
The atrium in turn has to work more - to force into the thick ventricle - so it dilates.
The cause should be addressed / if controlled well, the changes may regress.
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Angiotensin Receptor Blockers help in re-modelling.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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