I am 45 years of age male with left ventricular hypertrophy. What medicine is advisable for treatment.

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Anti hypertensives needed. Get a thorough examination done along with ECHO. Management will be done accordingly

Pritha Mukherjee · Accepted Answer

Anti hypertensives needed. Get a thorough examination done along with ECHO. Management will be done accordingly

Munish Sood · Answer

Dear thanks for contacting with your health query, and after reviewing the same, i'm of the following opinion: 1. 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. [if present] 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. 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.