I was just about to say that! You know when I explain things to my 10 yr old daughter I automatically say 'God has made our body this way or God has made the skies blue etc etc..I mean I never thought it was special..I thought most of us say that..
Thank you Dr Gupta, this is very informative. For years I left my high blood pressure unattended and I think it has damaged or weakened my left ventricular. I get fluid build-up in my legs and now find it hard to breathe even when I'm just walking. I never smoked, don't drink much alcohol and exercised but STRESS has got me. I just hope and pray its not to late to improve my heart.
Your not alone. I just found the same with me. I have always been stressed to the max, over little things even. Lets pray for each other. God is in control.
@@joj.5228 Thank you so much Jo J. I will pray for you and a few others who are in pain and or hurting. Just a little relief can make our day so much brighter. God bless.
@@version3.042 well. The echo said severe. The cardiologist said it's moderate lvh. All other test came out negative. Over all I feel okay but I know something not right when I do cardio. No chest pain but who the hell knows. I have had anexity issues related to heart paps for 15years. Been diagnosed with mild dysautonomia. So mentally I have some issues combine thst with high stress job moderate over Weight and horrible blood pressure. I am a mess. Cardiologist says control blood pressure lvh will get better. Still scary sh!t
I respect and treasure Dr. Gupta's information, his dedication, intelligence, education, and his willingness to share it. A wonderful doctor who has done the work and helped improved the quality of many lives and saved many others.
LVH -> muscle get stiffer -> not enough relaxation -> not enough blood supply -> kidney sense this -> activation of renin-angiotensin aldosterone system -> salt and water retention -> symptoms of congestion and fluid in the lung (SOB, fatigue, orthopnea, PND )
My husband has LVH, it could be inherited from his father but he also has high blood pressure. He is so breathless doing every day things. He had an angiogram with a possible stent. After tests we have been told he needs a triple heart bypass, it has taken nearly two years to get to this stage. He is so breathless and can’t walk far. He has type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and is very much overweight. What will his breathing be like after his heart bypass? Will this help LVH?
I've been diagnosed with LVH, almost a year ago. With an MRI. Not because I had issues, more a regular check up. But recently (and actually that started years ago) I feel some chest pains with exercise (bicycle riding), and even with normal activities. I am 70 now. I don't have high blood pressure, never had. I did serious bike racing from age 28 to 42. In the 80s I had very good VO2max figures, and a rest heart rate of 40-45. I believe LVH can be caused by regular big physical efforts, like in bike racing and training. But it's not mentioned in the video. Any opinions would be appreciated.
Thank you so much. All I got was a printout of what I had. My doctor wouldn't explain it and just labeled as heart failure. The results said LVH and you answered all my questions. Thank You!!!!! I am 41 years old and lost 80lbs and didn't understand. I did a lot of strength training and wore compression wear which I believed was the cause. Also, I neglected my high blood pressure. Angiogram showed all clear arteries.
Depends on the cause if it's hypertension, then.... Workout, eat healthy, lose weight, drop down to yoru regular BMI, then the heart will revert to normal. Im sure many obese people have left ventricular hypertrophy..... being obese will cause many complications. even the heart valves can get damaged..... so stay in shape...... but if it's like a birth defect, like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, you need surgery or alcohol ablation to cut that bulge out of the heart septum.....
I was diagnosed in hosptial with LVH yesterday. Left ventricle muscle wall is 15 mm. Normal is up to 13 mm. EF is 70% which is good. Everything else is ok in the heart. I will see my doctor next week so that we start with Ramipril or something alike. Funny thing is, my blood pressure at home is 130/80, so not dangerous at all. I am asking myself how I got this horrible 15 mm with this kind of normal blood pressure.
@@maltimoto yeaah! Exactly! I was also afraid while taking my Echo. My left ventricle wall is 12mm and I was scared. My heart rate was high. Thanks for this!
@@senkaletemitope1915 Oh yes...I had a heart MRI and my heart rate was 110 they had to give me Midazolam to calm me down :-) At least they found out that the heart is ok and that the LV has 12.5 mm and not 15 mm. I was relieved.
My son, who is 27 years old, had had a stroke with brain bleed and he's also been diagnosed with lvh. The cardiologist says it's because of uncontrolled high blood pressure. They say he's very young to have this so this video helps me understand what exactly he has. Thank you.
Perhaps have him talk to his cardiologist about the potential benefits of ICD pacemaker. Not to sound alarming, but my brother passed away just before his 29th birthday. We certainly wish he had one.
@@kimbennett3014 hello Kim.. so sorry about your brother. may i ask did he go into cardiac arrest...?? did they determine LVH was the cause?? Usuall y my understanding LVH is another risk factor to stoke..like smoking, over weight, stress.. high BP ect.. wishing ur family best
thank you Doctor for very useful info .. i was diagnoesed with LVH year 2018, and started taking medications because i have this sinusitis, atherosclerosis too
enjoyed your informative video, is it possible I damaged my heart doing strenous work and im usually not very active? my last years ecg was ok stress test ok, but after this vigerous work, the ecg now shows left artrial enlargemenr=t and right ventricular hypertrophy Im going for a echoacriogram next month. Im 60 years old female with not a history of high blood pressure. but some arthiymia. at times and a heart murmur. my dad died at 58 years old and my brother has heart failure at 66. my mom died of a stroke at 74. i have high cholesterol and high triglycerides. Im not over weight female. should i be concerned?
Was just diagnosed with this. I'm only 10 pounds overweight at this time, I spend an hour a day doing cardio and weight training. I don't smoke, drink, do drugs but both parents have heart disease. I'm a healthy looking 60 year old.
Throughout my life, I have battled anxiety. At 47, I received the diagnosis of HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy). I have observed an increase in pain during physical activities, even with light exercises like walking slowly. To maintain my health, I have made conscious decisions to avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and keeping my caffeine intake low. I also steer clear of cocaine. Beta-blockers have been a crucial part of my treatment plan for the past 16 years and have proven effective. However, I am considering the possibility of needing stronger medication in the future. Managing stress is a priority for me, and I have found comfort in activities like yoga and meditation. My proactive approach to managing my condition and prioritizing my well-being is really helping. It's essential for me to continue communicating with my healthcare provider to explore potential treatment adjustments and lifestyle modifications tailored to my needs.
I truly apreciate this video. My son was born with a coarctation in his aortic valve and he has aortic stenosis and was just recently told he has mild LV hypertrophy. I wasn't sure what that meant so I appreciate your video. Thank you!
I was diagnosed with mild lvh in 2015. After controlling high blood pressure, I have been diagnosed with normal lv now. Doctor what might be the cause of youth hypertension? I am 30 years old at present. So I was basically 27-28 when I was diagnosed with lvh.
Rajiv angomcha...I juz wanna ask you something about LVH if you also had a symptoms of SOB?because I hav a mild LVH and I got a grade 1 DD..when I read your comment if feel eager now to reverse this LVH now I’m in 2months controlling my BP in normal way...
My family doctor said I have a dilated left ventricle and an enlarged heart. I did 3 years of intense running, and after about a 4 month break I've randomly started feeling fatigued and tired, and I recently developed high blood pressure, currently have a holter monitor on. I'm very anxious about what's going on, they saw pvc's in the er. He's not too concerned about the echo because I run, so he says that could cause my ventricle and heart enlargement, but I'm just unsure why I feel like this. HOPE it's not life threatening
@@peachberry2846 Turns out it was a covid infection and I never recovered since. I've been suffering with long term effects of the disease. I'm only 22 and nothing has helped me the past 2 years. A clean diet can only go so far when your body is crumbling from long covid.
I’m gym daily fit. I had an ECG ( normal), normal blood pressure. Had an echocardiogram. No LVH. But my ejection fraction is 75%. Normal to low resting heart rate 57. Stress test next week. I know I have 25-30% LAD plaque. 4 years ago my ejection fraction was 64% but upped my exercise intensity. I’m 64.
Hi Dr thankyou for this video,today only I came to know that I suffer from this LVH problem after the ECG test so I just want to know is it serious because I'm very active social worker so that I can take care of myself my bp is always high sometimes it goes to 240/130 but I never feel dizziness or headache
@@vikonhd5665 Well if you are below 30-40 years then it should not be of much concern as healthy athletic body tends to have mild LVH. Above 40 you should be concerned. Lifestyle changes are important.
My husband was just diagnosed today w/LVH, not sure what they’re going to do as I wasn’t there. He didn’t tell me till just before he went to bed. Probably didn’t want to worry me.,His dad died suddenly at thevage of 52 of a pulmonary embolism. My husband is 61, 5’2 170 lbs..he has been on high blood pressure meds for years. He is also on cholesterol meds as he has a hereditary high cholesterol...at this appt they also apparently discovered something w/his liver. Heis having more blood work done and a follow up in 3 months.. but now I’m wondering if he should participate in the up coming Ride for Rosewell? He normally rides the 34 mile run..
Hello Dr. excellent explanation of Hypertrophy of the Left Ventricle. I understand the condition now and how it affects the heart function and it’s causes.
My son played football 6’5. Low heart rate of 52, lack of hydration. Water increases blood volume. More blood volume + pressure for his height increases circulation. Hydration is so important for our athletes!
Dont be scared my friend. Throughout my life, I have battled anxiety. At 47, I received the diagnosis of HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy). I have observed an increase in pain during physical activities, even with light exercises like walking slowly. To maintain my health, I have made conscious decisions to avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and keeping my caffeine intake low. I also steer clear of cocaine. This is very bad for us types. Keep as light weight as you can. And fast as well. Beta-blockers have been a crucial part of my treatment plan for the past 16 years and have proven effective. However, I am considering the possibility of needing stronger medication in the future. Managing stress is a priority for me, and I have found comfort in activities like yoga and meditation. My proactive approach to managing my condition and prioritizing my well-being has helped loads. It's essential for me to continue communicating with my healthcare provider to explore potential treatment adjustments and lifestyle modifications tailored to my needs. They want me to have an ICD but so far I have said no thanks. Good luck with life.
When I was 20 years old, I was diagnosed with RHD and was told that my max age might be 30 if not treated well. Now I'm 24 and had my follow up check up. My ECG result today says I have LVH and yeah that brought me here. Anyways, will visit my Cardiologist ASAP.
@shahzaib hassan your heart is definitely working harder. It might be a form of Tachycardia = a fast heart beat. How old are you? and hows your blood pressure? I also hope you dont smoke. I hope when you read this you know why its happening and that you are much better
@shahzaib hassan you might have, Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) which is a higher amount of blood that rushes abdominal cavity and limbs. Because your young medication can easily treat it. Best of luck my friend
Thanks for this . I’m a runner of 40 years standing now aged 65 . At 60 I noticed a slowing of my normal running times over various distances ( 6 miles , 13 miles ) . As the heart works hard during running and as I have run for 40 years is it possible ( the heart being a muscle that grows with resistance ) to get exercised induced LVH and are the consequences of exercise induced LVH the same as for “ the diseased “ heart . Will the exercise induced LVH return to normal size if all exercise is stopped for say 2 years . My blood pressure is 114/ 70 at 5 minutes after running and I have chest pain but more and more feel chest palpations .. Thank you so much - leslie Edwin
Would you please answer me.... My husband has left ventricle hypertrophy.his cardiology prescribed him Valsartan 80mg.his case because of untreated hypertension. The problem is that my husband refused to take med. But he started to change his lifestyle..by fitness..and healthy diet, but I feel afraid because he has a bad family history of heart illness My question is..can he treat his hypertension and heart hypertrophy by only changing lifestyle .. and his blood pressure elevated until 145/100 But not all the time when he is under stress the blood pressure elevated . Waiting for your reply with great respect.
I think doctor has prescribed great medicine as ARBs are best agents in case of LVH and one should use them along life style changes not only life style changes could make a big difference if there is case of stenosis
@@southparkundersecretwisdom3230 i can't seem to understand why people suggest exercise as some type of a cure. Lvh happens when the heart is working more than it should. So won't exercising worsen it? Of course it would
I'm 21 with normal blood pressure and healthy weight. I had this problem when 17 and i did athletics but they just told me to rest a few months after an echo test came up normal. I went in again recently and the problem has not gone away on an ecg, yet it has not got worse either. I run a lot less nowadays. Is there much to be concerned about? Many thanks.
Do you have any news on this & the cause? Any new diagnoses? I’m 23, had severe anxiety/panic attacks for the past 5 yrs that gave me episodes of high heart rate on a daily basis. Recently I’ve started having palpitations and forceful heartbeat even without the panic attacks. My ECG shows possible LVH, conduction & repolarization abnormalities. I’m guessing the LVH is from all the stress from racing heart.
I have Norma BP also and just diagnosed with LVT mild. My heart has been working very hard in upright positions standing my heart goes up. Been working on autonomic dysfunction that's causing it soniM guessing that's why I have mild LVT now. Hopefully with getting my hr more controlled with Beat Blocker my next echo will look better if not I'm going to request under MRI.
I had an ECG done a few weeks at my regular doctor. It showed up as abnormal. I didn't see the doctor. I saw the NP, so she advised me to see a cardiologist. Went to the cardiologist and they performed another one. I showed him the print out of the first one that I had done and he seemed shocked that a doctor would tell me to see a specialist based on that result. He did say the problem with the result was it's a machine giving you the diagnosis and not a doctor. It's perfectly normal for someone to have an ECG such as this. Nothing to be concerned about. Those were his exact words. I still seemed unsure so he said okay, we'll do an echo. I go in a week later to get that done. While it's being performed, I ask the tech how does it look? Of course, that was like asking the wall because they're not going to say anything. So a few days later, on my way to get blood work done, he calls. Your echo looks fine, everything looks good. So I'm at ease, but the office has one of those patient portals where you can see summaries of whatever tests they run and it's LVH? Wtf. I call back to ask what is going on because I'm getting conflicting info. His assistant says oh, the patient portal is just there for basic info and doesn't offer anything extensive or detailed, but she puts on hold to make sure. She said oh it's really mild and there's really nothing to worry about. Should I call back and ask for a copy of the echo so another doctor can see it because that doesn't make any sense.
High John, I recently had an echo also . Like you I got my echo results before I talked with the cardiologist through the online portal. It said I have moderate LVH. When the doctor finally called with my results I was expecting some bad news. He told me that the heart looks good and I have no restrictions in activity. I asked him about the LVH and he said that is nothing to worry about. Like you I am confused as everything online makes it seem very serious. The doctor has good credentials, practicing for 25 years ,went to University of Chicago then Yale for his schooling. Confused myself.
The same exact thing happened to me yesterday. I had an ekg and I was told i had strong heart and i was fine then on the portal its says voltage criteria for lvh exceeds 4.00mv. Then underneath it just says BORDERLINE. I'm so scared right now
@@okpolee I was scared also but apparently mine wasn't that serious. Not yet anyway. I'm an active person also. Not nearly as much as I used to be, but I was a runner; logging 70 to 80 miles a week for 20 years. Now it's more like 15 miles on a good week lol. Unfortunately, the doctor said all that running may have caused it. Huh???? My blood pressure is normal and I'm not experiencing other symptoms. I'm not worried about. Of course until something happens.
@@johnblack8036 what was your blood pressure at that time? Mine at that time was 140/90 at 55bpm but when i rechecked 5hours later it was 111/77 at 63bpm and i was told that was a wide range or swing. I'm confused bro. I'm running around asking for different opinions because of fear
@@okpolee It's the same thing with me. I go to the doctor, the nurse checks my blood pressure and it's always around 148/88 - 154/90. That range, but 10 minutes later; it's 128/78. I don't know. It's always been that way. I don't remember what my BP was that happened but I'm pretty sure it was on the higher side.
My EF is 50% after having a heart scan. I'm now on 2.5mg of bisprolol fumarate while i have more tests. I suffer with severe anxiety and have had some bad panic attacks. Not had a panic attack for awhile. Wondering what the prognosis is and how serious and life threatning it is.
Me too. Iv had so many tests. After an MRI scan they have found thinning of the LV wall. So currently having 74hr ecg and have to have another MRI next week. Im currently in limbo and so worried.
@@zachtv16 oh damn, i'm suprised they didn't do a 72hr recording sooner. I had my recording before they booked me in for an mri. Mine came back as near normal with a couple of highlighted parts i think where i nearly had a panic attack. Don't worry yourself your be fine. I couldn't go through my mri was to enclosed. Been waiting a year for an open mri. Just been taking my meds and touch wood i been fine.
Please how can't I get one on one chat with you so I show you my result ..am in Ghana and I wish you help me out with some Eco and EcG results coz I feel very scared and lost 😑
i was diagnosed with concentric left ventricular remodeling with adequate systolic function something. my cardiologist says that its normal but when i do physical exertion days after o felt breathing issues. i dont feel breathing issues during the exercise but days after
Can a mild pulmonary Valve Regurgitation and mild mitral valve regurgitation cause Mild Concentric LVH? My cardiologist wasn’t concerned about the valves and ignored it and said my milf LVH could be from over training. But after researching I’ve found that it can cause it. Is this correct? Also my ECG is normal and my blood pressure is normal. She is now doing a calcium score test. I’m being tested for sleep apnea through a different service but I asked my cardiologist if sleep apnea could cause it and she say no. But I’ve researched it can. I’m thinking I may need an other opinion!
Did you treat/ correct your anemia and if so, did your anemia treatment reverse the LVH? Also how anemic were you? I also am anemic and was told my EKG suggests LVH - surprising since my blood pressure barely exists!
That’s probably what caused mine. So annoying I had to stop all my cardio because of chest pain my doctor said nothing. I found out I had this during a pre surgery exam.
Hey Doctor.. Thankyou so much for your details. What you have a Borderline left ventricular systolic dysfunction or Rheumatic heart disease with moderate mitral regurgutation... Is surgery more effective
I just did an Echo and my cardiologist said I have mild septal hypertrophy and concentric left ventricular remodeling with normal LV systolic function. My IVS is 12mm but I'm confused abt that remodeling.
My doctor also told me it's nothing to worry about but I have terrible chest pain, heart palpitations and sometimes feel like I'm going to pass out It's a crazy experience and I'm scared
I had identical twins born by emergency c section because twin b has left ventricular non compressed cardiomyopathy. From the day he was born he's had to see a cardiologist to monitor his condition. I was told by his cardiologist that there is nothing I can do to cure or slow down his condition and that he will most likely need to have a heart transplant by the age of 12 years old. My son will be 2 in April. He acts like a healthy toddler and is a happy young camper but I just don't feel right about the information provided by his cardiologist. As a mother it's a lot to take in. I was told he will most likely go through arrhythmias, strokes, and heart attacks as he gets older. My other twin doesn't have a heart condition. Our doctors have us doing a series of additional genetic testing to see what the cause of it could be yet they also tell me there's no treatment. I told them I'm pretty sure it's because my other twin had a velamentous umbilical cord and because they shared a placenta. Even though twin to twin transfusion was not the case I do believe my twin b was working harder to pump blood to his brother who was much smaller than he was. My twin with lvnc also had a cystic hygroma from the top of his head to the end his spinal cord and after being told he has a 10 percent chance of surviving and that I should abort i decided to leave it in god's hands. A week later when I was at 15weeks of gestation his cystic hygroma which was bigger than his head completely vanished. I assumed this could be part of the reason why he has lvnc also. I had a genetic test done for this as well where my doctor took DNA from the placenta to test for various diseases and chromosome defects. Everything came out normal. I guess I'm just looking for some advice or hope. I want so badly for my baby boy to live a long healthy life. It's hard. I want to be able to be there for all my children but when I'm told there's nothing I can do it just feels like I've been shot through the heart.
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I love that he says "God has provided us with this valve." Good Doc right here.
I was just about to say that! You know when I explain things to my 10 yr old daughter I automatically say 'God has made our body this way or God has made the skies blue etc etc..I mean I never thought it was special..I thought most of us say that..
glad to know it. i thought only engine has valve.✌️
Me too🥰
But is it reversible?
Depends on who his God is, wouldn't you say?
Thank you Dr Gupta, this is very informative. For years I left my high blood pressure unattended and I think it has damaged or weakened my left ventricular. I get fluid build-up in my legs and now find it hard to breathe even when I'm just walking. I never smoked, don't drink much alcohol and exercised but STRESS has got me. I just hope and pray its not to late to improve my heart.
Your not alone. I just found the same with me. I have always been stressed to the max, over little things even. Lets pray for each other. God is in control.
@@joj.5228 Thank you so much Jo J. I will pray for you and a few others who are in pain and or hurting. Just a little relief can make our day so much brighter. God bless.
@@LEFTaTIP hello. Male 49 years of stress. I.was diagnosis by echocardiogram with moderate to server lvh.. u guys are not alone.
@@donblade5405 what treatment you start .....any surgery ...
@@version3.042 well. The echo said severe. The cardiologist said it's moderate lvh. All other test came out negative. Over all I feel okay but I know something not right when I do cardio. No chest pain but who the hell knows. I have had anexity issues related to heart paps for 15years. Been diagnosed with mild dysautonomia. So mentally I have some issues combine thst with high stress job moderate over Weight and horrible blood pressure. I am a mess. Cardiologist says control blood pressure lvh will get better. Still scary sh!t
I respect and treasure Dr. Gupta's information, his dedication, intelligence, education, and his willingness to share it. A wonderful doctor who has done the work and helped improved the quality of many lives and saved many others.
God = Fairy Tale Nonsense
LVH -> muscle get stiffer -> not enough relaxation -> not enough blood supply -> kidney sense this -> activation of renin-angiotensin aldosterone system -> salt and water retention -> symptoms of congestion and fluid in the lung (SOB, fatigue, orthopnea, PND )
My husband has LVH, it could be inherited from his father but he also has high blood pressure. He is so breathless doing every day things. He had an angiogram with a possible stent. After tests we have been told he needs a triple heart bypass, it has taken nearly two years to get to this stage. He is so breathless and can’t walk far. He has type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and is very much overweight. What will his breathing be like after his heart bypass? Will this help LVH?
I've been diagnosed with LVH, almost a year ago. With an MRI. Not because I had issues, more a regular check up.
But recently (and actually that started years ago) I feel some chest pains with exercise (bicycle riding), and even with normal activities. I am 70 now. I don't have high blood pressure, never had.
I did serious bike racing from age 28 to 42. In the 80s I had very good VO2max figures, and a rest heart rate of 40-45.
I believe LVH can be caused by regular big physical efforts, like in bike racing and training. But it's not mentioned in the video.
Any opinions would be appreciated.
How are you now?
Don't worry, it's reversible unless it's genetic
Mine is moderate conc lvh..i had ....hypertension...now on telma 40 med...felt chest pain , left ankle swelling....but lvh will be reversed with meds
@@thefilmculturehindi I very much doubt I should take a medicine against high blood pressure, when I don't have high blood pressure.
Stress also
First class tutorial Dr Gupta, precise, detailed and easy to understand...Many thanks.
Thank you so much. All I got was a printout of what I had. My doctor wouldn't explain it and just labeled as heart failure. The results said LVH and you answered all my questions. Thank You!!!!! I am 41 years old and lost 80lbs and didn't understand. I did a lot of strength training and wore compression wear which I believed was the cause. Also, I neglected my high blood pressure. Angiogram showed all clear arteries.
Awesome video, thank you so much! How can one REVERSE this? Please do a video on that! God bless you!
Depends on the cause
if it's hypertension, then....
Workout, eat healthy, lose weight, drop down to yoru regular BMI, then the heart will revert to normal. Im sure many obese people have left ventricular hypertrophy.....
being obese will cause many complications. even the heart valves can get damaged..... so stay in shape......
but if it's like a birth defect, like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, you need surgery or alcohol ablation to cut that bulge out of the heart septum.....
I was diagnosed in hosptial with LVH yesterday. Left ventricle muscle wall is 15 mm. Normal is up to 13 mm. EF is 70% which is good. Everything else is ok in the heart.
I will see my doctor next week so that we start with Ramipril or something alike. Funny thing is, my blood pressure at home is 130/80, so not dangerous at all. I am asking myself how I got this horrible 15 mm with this kind of normal blood pressure.
Are you experiencing any symptom?
@@senkaletemitope1915 Yes...but these might also be due to the resulting anxiety. Palpitations, sometimes fast or strong heartbeat
@@maltimoto yeaah! Exactly! I was also afraid while taking my Echo. My left ventricle wall is 12mm and I was scared. My heart rate was high. Thanks for this!
@@senkaletemitope1915 Oh yes...I had a heart MRI and my heart rate was 110 they had to give me Midazolam to calm me down :-)
At least they found out that the heart is ok and that the LV has 12.5 mm and not 15 mm. I was relieved.
@@maltimoto oh am glad to hear that! It seems that anxiety may seem to make the ventricular walls thicker than it actually is.
God bless you Doctor. Only a Almighty God can created such complex things as a Human Body ❤️🙏🏻
My son, who is 27 years old, had had a stroke with brain bleed and he's also been diagnosed with lvh. The cardiologist says it's because of uncontrolled high blood pressure. They say he's very young to have this so this video helps me understand what exactly he has. Thank you.
Have him eat whole food plant based
Perhaps have him talk to his cardiologist about the potential benefits of ICD pacemaker. Not to sound alarming, but my brother passed away just before his 29th birthday. We certainly wish he had one.
@@kimbennett3014 hello Kim.. so sorry about your brother. may i ask did he go into cardiac arrest...?? did they determine LVH was the cause?? Usuall y my understanding LVH is another risk factor to stoke..like smoking, over weight, stress.. high BP ect.. wishing ur family best
@@jamberry1135 negative, he needs to go carnivore all the way
Hi doc I was diagnosed of lvh what should i do ,am having high BP what should i do
thank you Doctor for very useful info .. i was diagnoesed with LVH year 2018, and started taking medications because i have this sinusitis, atherosclerosis too
@@senkaletemitope1915 i am 23 and i have left ventricular hypertrophy. Before 1 month dr. Told me this.
A whole food plant based diet can reverse heart disease
Please eat whole food plant based it'll help the arteries and heart
@@SanjeevKumar-nc2rt please eat whole food plant based
@@SanjeevKumar-nc2rtkaise hai app
You’re absolutely brilliant and thank you so much for having more channels. Can’t thank you enough.
astrokier I’m only 16 and I have this🤧
I’m
Thank you so much. I've been trying to educate myself by reading but this was so much easier to understand.
Same here
Can mitral regurgitation also cause expansion of the heart muscle ? Thanks for the video which was absolutely excellent….
Great question... I was wondering if atherosclerosis can cause it, but I do have trace mitral valve regurgitation, so now I'm definitely not sure 😂
iam not a medical student, but this is really interesting.
enjoyed your informative video, is it possible I damaged my heart doing strenous work and im usually not very active? my last years ecg was ok stress test ok, but after this vigerous work, the ecg now shows left artrial enlargemenr=t and right ventricular hypertrophy Im going for a echoacriogram next month. Im 60 years old female with not a history of high blood pressure. but some arthiymia. at times and a heart murmur. my dad died at 58 years old and my brother has heart failure at 66. my mom died of a stroke at 74. i have high cholesterol and high triglycerides. Im not over weight female. should i be concerned?
Thank you. My father has just been diagnosed. Tis is so helpful
thanks. You saved me a lot of research time to understand my heart condition. (out of breath caused by fraction ejection)
Thank you Sanjay.Very useful information.
Thsnk you. Great explanation. I was mild lvh now in 10 years moderate. They said it was hereditary. I've swelled during exercise all my life
How are you now
Was just diagnosed with this. I'm only 10 pounds overweight at this time, I spend an hour a day doing cardio and weight training. I don't smoke, drink, do drugs but both parents have heart disease. I'm a healthy looking 60 year old.
Throughout my life, I have battled anxiety. At 47, I received the diagnosis of HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy).
I have observed an increase in pain during physical activities, even with light exercises like walking slowly.
To maintain my health, I have made conscious decisions to avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and keeping my caffeine intake low. I also steer clear of cocaine.
Beta-blockers have been a crucial part of my treatment plan for the past 16 years and have proven effective. However, I am considering the possibility of needing stronger medication in the future.
Managing stress is a priority for me, and I have found comfort in activities like yoga and meditation.
My proactive approach to managing my condition and prioritizing my well-being is really helping. It's essential for me to continue communicating with my healthcare provider to explore potential treatment adjustments and lifestyle modifications tailored to my needs.
Thank you, you helped me uderstand my last 4EKGs. Now i wil take it more seriously.
Very informative and educational.
I learned alot
Thank you dor your definition and explaination on left ventricular hytropathy
Thank you doctor gi well explained I'm suffering fromlvh
I truly apreciate this video. My son was born with a coarctation in his aortic valve and he has aortic stenosis and was just recently told he has mild LV hypertrophy. I wasn't sure what that meant so I appreciate your video. Thank you!
Hey did your brother got treatment
Have him eat plant based diet
@@georgekenya7867 it's her son 🙄
@@peachberry2846 nope! He needs to go 100% carnivore
I was diagnosed with mild lvh in 2015. After controlling high blood pressure, I have been diagnosed with normal lv now.
Doctor what might be the cause of youth hypertension? I am 30 years old at present. So I was basically 27-28 when I was diagnosed with lvh.
Rajiv bhaiii I wanna ask about this diagnosed because my father also face mild lvh . what should i do for him plz tell me ....????
@@qasimkhan2806 Controlling the high BP is the main thing to do. Please consult with a cardiologist for maintenance.
@@3nygma_ I will thanks for reply.........
Rajiv Angomcha so when you do ecg does lvh still shows? Do you have maintenace? And if you have lvh can you do extreme exercise still?
Rajiv angomcha...I juz wanna ask you something about LVH if you also had a symptoms of SOB?because I hav a mild LVH and I got a grade 1 DD..when I read your comment if feel eager now to reverse this LVH now I’m in 2months controlling my BP in normal way...
Thank you so very much I have this problem and being seen by a great dr for It
I found your video very helpful
Thank you for explaining this ,in understandable terms
Thank you so much for the valuable Info
My family doctor said I have a dilated left ventricle and an enlarged heart. I did 3 years of intense running, and after about a 4 month break I've randomly started feeling fatigued and tired, and I recently developed high blood pressure, currently have a holter monitor on. I'm very anxious about what's going on, they saw pvc's in the er. He's not too concerned about the echo because I run, so he says that could cause my ventricle and heart enlargement, but I'm just unsure why I feel like this. HOPE it's not life threatening
Whole food plant based diet can reverse heart disease and high blood pressure
@@peachberry2846 Turns out it was a covid infection and I never recovered since. I've been suffering with long term effects of the disease. I'm only 22 and nothing has helped me the past 2 years. A clean diet can only go so far when your body is crumbling from long covid.
@@Kyle-pj2vchow are you now? I'm concern with my own heart health too. Was diagnosed. Thank you for sharing
Very well explained…Thank you so much Dr
Thank you so much, very informative. My sister has just been diagnosed with aortic stenosis so i was eager to understand what it was.
How is she now?
I loved it the way you explained it
Very informative. Thank you!
I’m gym daily fit. I had an ECG ( normal), normal blood pressure. Had an echocardiogram. No LVH. But my ejection fraction is 75%. Normal to low resting heart rate 57. Stress test next week. I know I have 25-30% LAD plaque. 4 years ago my ejection fraction was 64% but upped my exercise intensity. I’m 64.
Awesome doctor...awesome knowledge..thanks a ton❤
What is the treatment? It’s curable?
Hi Dr thankyou for this video,today only I came to know that I suffer from this LVH problem after the ECG test so I just want to know is it serious because I'm very active social worker so that I can take care of myself my bp is always high sometimes it goes to 240/130 but I never feel dizziness or headache
BP is very high , you need to get it under control right away.
@@rp7789
My bp isn't high I'm young I have this, what should I do to reverse it
@@vikonhd5665 Well if you are below 30-40 years then it should not be of much concern as healthy athletic body tends to have mild LVH. Above 40 you should be concerned. Lifestyle changes are important.
@@rp7789 I'm 27 and I had an Echo were it showed concentric left ventricular remodeling and mild sepal hypertrophy. Should I be worried?
@@senkaletemitope1915
Come on now. Speak to your doctors about that. You shouldn't be getting your info from youtube comments.
My husband was just diagnosed today w/LVH, not sure what they’re going to do as I wasn’t there. He didn’t tell me till just before he went to bed. Probably didn’t want to worry me.,His dad died suddenly at thevage of 52 of a pulmonary embolism. My husband is 61, 5’2 170 lbs..he has been on high blood pressure meds for years. He is also on cholesterol meds as he has a hereditary high cholesterol...at this appt they also apparently discovered something w/his liver. Heis having more blood work done and a follow up in 3 months.. but now I’m wondering if he should participate in the up coming Ride for Rosewell? He normally rides the 34 mile run..
What happened with your husband?
May i ask how your husband is doing 4 years later?? Praying he is good. I was just diagnosed with moderate LVH.
@@donblade5405 Do you have high blood pressure?
@John Reidy yes horrible. Around 150 to 160 over 110 to 95 at office
Home readings 150 over 85
Sorry home reading 150s over 95
Thank you doctor.you have explain it well to me.
Thank you so much. May we exercise? When you can. Thank you.
Great explanation
Hello Dr. excellent explanation of Hypertrophy of the Left Ventricle. I understand the condition now and how it affects the heart function and it’s causes.
My son played football 6’5. Low heart rate of 52, lack of hydration. Water increases blood volume. More blood volume + pressure for his height increases circulation. Hydration is so important for our athletes!
Another brilliant explanation.
I was told by the doctor that I have a left ventricular hypertrophy and m sacred what does it min
Dont be scared my friend. Throughout my life, I have battled anxiety. At 47, I received the diagnosis of HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy).
I have observed an increase in pain during physical activities, even with light exercises like walking slowly.
To maintain my health, I have made conscious decisions to avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and keeping my caffeine intake low. I also steer clear of cocaine. This is very bad for us types. Keep as light weight as you can. And fast as well.
Beta-blockers have been a crucial part of my treatment plan for the past 16 years and have proven effective. However, I am considering the possibility of needing stronger medication in the future.
Managing stress is a priority for me, and I have found comfort in activities like yoga and meditation.
My proactive approach to managing my condition and prioritizing my well-being has helped loads. It's essential for me to continue communicating with my healthcare provider to explore potential treatment adjustments and lifestyle modifications tailored to my needs. They want me to have an ICD but so far I have said no thanks. Good luck with life.
When I was 20 years old, I was diagnosed with RHD and was told that my max age might be 30 if not treated well. Now I'm 24 and had my follow up check up. My ECG result today says I have LVH and yeah that brought me here. Anyways, will visit my Cardiologist ASAP.
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@shahzaib hassan your heart is definitely working harder. It might be a form of Tachycardia = a fast heart beat. How old are you? and hows your blood pressure? I also hope you dont smoke. I hope when you read this you know why its happening and that you are much better
@shahzaib hassan you might have, Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) which is a higher amount of blood that rushes abdominal cavity and limbs. Because your young medication can easily treat it. Best of luck my friend
Great explanation Doc, thanks!
Thank you for sharing. This is so Informative
Excellent video, thank you very much. Very informative.
this class z regard to causes of lvh.. symptoms???
What can I do to help/reverse this!?!?
A BIG THANK U Doctor. Very informative video. Do U have one reading a ECG.
I like how u mentioned that God gave us valves,I really like and appreciate that always give God the praise no matter what is the consequence.
Hi Doc! I didn't hear you mention the symptoms.
Thanks for this . I’m a runner of 40 years standing now aged 65 . At 60 I noticed a slowing of my normal running times over various distances ( 6 miles , 13 miles ) . As the heart works hard during running and as I have run for 40 years is it possible ( the heart being a muscle that grows with resistance ) to get exercised induced LVH and are the consequences of exercise induced LVH the same as for “ the diseased “ heart . Will the exercise induced LVH return to normal size if all exercise is stopped for say 2 years . My blood pressure is 114/ 70 at 5 minutes after running and I have chest pain but more and more feel chest palpations ..
Thank you so much - leslie Edwin
John Jonathan Dear little little Jonny - where’s your mommy -
Whole food plant based diet can reverse heart disease
Thanks Sanjay, very informative
Hi sir can i do extreme works if i have this lvh? Like entering to be a fireman? Thank you
Very useful information Dr. Best wishes from india👍
TY TY TY best explaination!
What would be the better training method for an athlete with LVH, short high-intensity sessions, or longer medium-intensity training sessions?
Very nicely explained.
Excellent!! Thank you.
What treatment for LVH? Can it be missed during echiocardiography ?
Would you please answer me....
My husband has left ventricle hypertrophy.his cardiology prescribed him Valsartan 80mg.his case because of untreated hypertension.
The problem is that my husband refused to take med.
But he started to change his lifestyle..by fitness..and healthy diet, but I feel afraid because he has a bad family history of heart illness
My question is..can he treat his hypertension and heart hypertrophy by only changing lifestyle .. and his blood pressure elevated until 145/100
But not all the time when he is under stress the blood pressure elevated .
Waiting for your reply with great respect.
I think doctor has prescribed great medicine as ARBs are best agents in case of LVH and one should use them along life style changes not only life style changes could make a big difference if there is case of stenosis
I have an enlargement of heart left ventricle. What should I do?
exercise and eat less
@@southparkundersecretwisdom3230 i can't seem to understand why people suggest exercise as some type of a cure. Lvh happens when the heart is working more than it should. So won't exercising worsen it? Of course it would
@@okpolee and what about eat less...???
Do you have high blood pressure?
One great video. Thanks for releasing it
What possible treatment can you have to solve this LVH issues??
great lecture! thanks
Thank you for this
I'm 21 with normal blood pressure and healthy weight. I had this problem when 17 and i did athletics but they just told me to rest a few months after an echo test came up normal.
I went in again recently and the problem has not gone away on an ecg, yet it has not got worse either. I run a lot less nowadays. Is there much to be concerned about? Many thanks.
Do you have any news on this & the cause? Any new diagnoses? I’m 23, had severe anxiety/panic attacks for the past 5 yrs that gave me episodes of high heart rate on a daily basis. Recently I’ve started having palpitations and forceful heartbeat even without the panic attacks. My ECG shows possible LVH, conduction & repolarization abnormalities. I’m guessing the LVH is from all the stress from racing heart.
@@stephen1922 I have it. But no symptoms.
I have Norma BP also and just diagnosed with LVT mild. My heart has been working very hard in upright positions standing my heart goes up. Been working on autonomic dysfunction that's causing it soniM guessing that's why I have mild LVT now. Hopefully with getting my hr more controlled with Beat Blocker my next echo will look better if not I'm going to request under MRI.
Have you considered whole food plant based diet
only simple walk is essential,dont run yaar
I had an ECG done a few weeks at my regular doctor. It showed up as abnormal. I didn't see the doctor. I saw the NP, so she advised me to see a cardiologist. Went to the cardiologist and they performed another one. I showed him the print out of the first one that I had done and he seemed shocked that a doctor would tell me to see a specialist based on that result.
He did say the problem with the result was it's a machine giving you the diagnosis and not a doctor. It's perfectly normal for someone to have an ECG such as this. Nothing to be concerned about. Those were his exact words. I still seemed unsure so he said okay, we'll do an echo. I go in a week later to get that done. While it's being performed, I ask the tech how does it look? Of course, that was like asking the wall because they're not going to say anything.
So a few days later, on my way to get blood work done, he calls. Your echo looks fine, everything looks good. So I'm at ease, but the office has one of those patient portals where you can see summaries of whatever tests they run and it's LVH? Wtf.
I call back to ask what is going on because I'm getting conflicting info. His assistant says oh, the patient portal is just there for basic info and doesn't offer anything extensive or detailed, but she puts on hold to make sure. She said oh it's really mild and there's really nothing to worry about.
Should I call back and ask for a copy of the echo so another doctor can see it because that doesn't make any sense.
High John, I recently had an echo also . Like you I got my echo results before I talked with the cardiologist through the online portal. It said I have moderate LVH. When the doctor finally called with my results I was expecting some bad news. He told me that the heart looks good and I have no restrictions in activity. I asked him about the LVH and he said that is nothing to worry about. Like you I am confused as everything online makes it seem very serious. The doctor has good credentials, practicing for 25 years ,went to University of Chicago then Yale for his schooling. Confused myself.
The same exact thing happened to me yesterday. I had an ekg and I was told i had strong heart and i was fine then on the portal its says voltage criteria for lvh exceeds 4.00mv. Then underneath it just says BORDERLINE. I'm so scared right now
@@okpolee I was scared also but apparently mine wasn't that serious. Not yet anyway. I'm an active person also. Not nearly as much as I used to be, but I was a runner; logging 70 to 80 miles a week for 20 years. Now it's more like 15 miles on a good week lol. Unfortunately, the doctor said all that running may have caused it. Huh???? My blood pressure is normal and I'm not experiencing other symptoms. I'm not worried about. Of course until something happens.
@@johnblack8036 what was your blood pressure at that time? Mine at that time was 140/90 at 55bpm but when i rechecked 5hours later it was 111/77 at 63bpm and i was told that was a wide range or swing. I'm confused bro. I'm running around asking for different opinions because of fear
@@okpolee It's the same thing with me. I go to the doctor, the nurse checks my blood pressure and it's always around 148/88 - 154/90. That range, but 10 minutes later; it's 128/78. I don't know. It's always been that way. I don't remember what my BP was that happened but I'm pretty sure it was on the higher side.
Please tell us about LBBB. My wife has it.
My EF is 50% after having a heart scan. I'm now on 2.5mg of bisprolol fumarate while i have more tests. I suffer with severe anxiety and have had some bad panic attacks. Not had a panic attack for awhile. Wondering what the prognosis is and how serious and life threatning it is.
Me too. Iv had so many tests. After an MRI scan they have found thinning of the LV wall. So currently having 74hr ecg and have to have another MRI next week. Im currently in limbo and so worried.
@@zachtv16 oh damn, i'm suprised they didn't do a 72hr recording sooner. I had my recording before they booked me in for an mri. Mine came back as near normal with a couple of highlighted parts i think where i nearly had a panic attack. Don't worry yourself your be fine. I couldn't go through my mri was to enclosed. Been waiting a year for an open mri. Just been taking my meds and touch wood i been fine.
God has provided… 🥰
Please how can't I get one on one chat with you so I show you my result ..am in Ghana and I wish you help me out with some Eco and EcG results coz I feel very scared and lost 😑
Very usefull sir.. Thanks
Doctor, can you exercise like walking 2 or 3 miles a day if you have LVH?
Whole food plant based diet can help the ejection fraction rate it's been proven
Can exercise affect a patients left ventricle?
yes
i was diagnosed with concentric left ventricular remodeling with adequate systolic function something. my cardiologist says that its normal but when i do physical exertion days after o felt breathing issues. i dont feel breathing issues during the exercise but days after
How are you doing now? i had the same 2D Echo results and doctor's comment such as yours
Me too I experience dypsnea too they say it’s anxiety disorder and I just need to control my bp
I’m 20
I also feel symptoms days after doing some work. It's frustrating
I too feel same but doctors says nothing wrong with heart, did you find anything helpful
@@mahadevs5268 They need to explain to us. Why do we feel the way we feel if nothing's wrong...?
It's frustrating
Great video!
Sir,
Please help me medicines to reduce BP and difficult in breathing due to LVH.
Can a mild pulmonary Valve Regurgitation and mild mitral valve regurgitation cause Mild Concentric LVH?
My cardiologist wasn’t concerned about the valves and ignored it and said my milf LVH could be from over training. But after researching I’ve found that it can cause it. Is this correct? Also my ECG is normal and my blood pressure is normal. She is now doing a calcium score test.
I’m being tested for sleep apnea through a different service but I asked my cardiologist if sleep apnea could cause it and she say no. But I’ve researched it can. I’m thinking I may need an other opinion!
brilliant 😊
If then doc how can we treat it.
Anemia causes LVH as this was my cause.
Did you need transfusion?
Did you treat/ correct your anemia and if so, did your anemia treatment reverse the LVH? Also how anemic were you? I also am anemic and was told my EKG suggests LVH - surprising since my blood pressure barely exists!
That’s probably what caused mine. So annoying I had to stop all my cardio because of chest pain my doctor said nothing. I found out I had this during a pre surgery exam.
Hey Doctor.. Thankyou so much for your details. What you have a Borderline left ventricular systolic dysfunction or Rheumatic heart disease with moderate mitral regurgutation... Is surgery more effective
I just did an Echo and my cardiologist said I have mild septal hypertrophy and concentric left ventricular remodeling with normal LV systolic function. My IVS is 12mm but I'm confused abt that remodeling.
We have 2d echo result
@@dantepaz7695 meaning what?
@@senkaletemitope1915how are you now brother??
@paradiseonearth8156 Very much better. Doctors said it's nothing to worry about but should always maintain a good blood pressure reading
My doctor also told me it's nothing to worry about but I have terrible chest pain, heart palpitations and sometimes feel like I'm going to pass out
It's a crazy experience and I'm scared
Can this result to bradycardia?
I had identical twins born by emergency c section because twin b has left ventricular non compressed cardiomyopathy. From the day he was born he's had to see a cardiologist to monitor his condition. I was told by his cardiologist that there is nothing I can do to cure or slow down his condition and that he will most likely need to have a heart transplant by the age of 12 years old. My son will be 2 in April. He acts like a healthy toddler and is a happy young camper but I just don't feel right about the information provided by his cardiologist. As a mother it's a lot to take in. I was told he will most likely go through arrhythmias, strokes, and heart attacks as he gets older. My other twin doesn't have a heart condition. Our doctors have us doing a series of additional genetic testing to see what the cause of it could be yet they also tell me there's no treatment. I told them I'm pretty sure it's because my other twin had a velamentous umbilical cord and because they shared a placenta. Even though twin to twin transfusion was not the case I do believe my twin b was working harder to pump blood to his brother who was much smaller than he was. My twin with lvnc also had a cystic hygroma from the top of his head to the end his spinal cord and after being told he has a 10 percent chance of surviving and that I should abort i decided to leave it in god's hands. A week later when I was at 15weeks of gestation his cystic hygroma which was bigger than his head completely vanished. I assumed this could be part of the reason why he has lvnc also. I had a genetic test done for this as well where my doctor took DNA from the placenta to test for various diseases and chromosome defects. Everything came out normal. I guess I'm just looking for some advice or hope. I want so badly for my baby boy to live a long healthy life. It's hard. I want to be able to be there for all my children but when I'm told there's nothing I can do it just feels like I've been shot through the heart.
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Sanjay sir is it possible that i can video chat with you kya ye possible hai sir i am currently in india , punjab
hi you can chat with me via my website yorkcardiology.co.uk..bw
I have LVH, i am taking atenolol
How are you, now?
Thank you
Today my ECG showed this anomaly!
Did you get treatment?
@@maltimoto Went for Echo, turned out I have no LVH. ECG sometimes can't be reliable!
@@MidwestEmoGuy oh that's good!
So ECG was false ! smh 🤦🏽♀️ I had my primary doctor do and EKG he said everything was fine. I go to the hospital they say LVH. im confused
Is this the same as Papillary Muscle Hypertrophy?
Thanks Dr
Thank you doctor
Doctor pls echo shows thickened dimension of the interventricular septum (Ivsd 1.37cm) can this be revised. Please reply, am from Nigeria
How r u now