Pages tagged: LVH

Can a cardiologist notice or initially see LVH on a 12 lead EKG?

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Dear Dave: LVH can be diagnosed with a 12 lead EKG, but echocardiography is more accurate.

Is LVH really bad?

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LVH (left ventricular hypertrophy) is a common complication of significant hypertension. Typically, LVH resulting from hypertension does not predispose one...

I have been short of breath walking from one room to another. My echocardiogram showed worsening of my aortic regurgitation, going from mild to moderate-severe over the last year. LVEF is 60 – 65%. Mild LVH. AV is sclerotic. I am worried. What are your recommendations?

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The heart can tolerate moderate or severe aortic regurgitation without any symptoms of heart failure when the amount of leakage...