Heart condition question:Left ventricular hypertrophy

Daniel Boone — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:45:18 GMT

My wife is 37 years old and has been diagnosed with left ventricular hypertrophy. She has episodes of dizziness, heart palpitations (or gallops), mild shortness of breath, and fatigue. It's really scary for her since she is so young. She has been through several tests to rule out other possible things, but nothing else is evident. Her family doctor put her on blood pressure medication that makes her blood pressure go too low. The doctor seems to be unconcerned and wants her to come back in for another visit, before referring her to a cardiologist. It just seems apparent that he wants to collect another fee for his services, because he already knows what her condition is. Does anyone have this same condition, and any helpful advice, etc. that they are willing to share?

RE: Heart condition question:Left ventricular hypertrophy

rochester — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:36:40 GMT

I don't have this condition, but if you have not yet done so, I suggest you read this web site from the Mayo Clinic.

RE: Heart condition question:Left ventricular hypertrophy

LakeArcher — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:50:00 GMT

Your wife should see a cardiologist. Her weight should be 100 pounds at 5 feet of height and 5 pounds for every inch thereafter. So, for example, if she's 5 feet 5 inches tall, she should weigh 125 pounds. Her diet should be 75% raw (uncooked) food and all her food, yours too for that matter, shoud be organic. Her blood pressure should be as low as possibe without making her dizzy. 100/50 is about where most of us get a bit woozy when we rise from a sitting position. When she exits the car, have her hang on to the car door 'till the dizzyness goes away. If she doesn't "self adjust" to the blood pressure medicine after taking it for a few weeks, her physician will determine the next move: change the medicine or lower its dose. Exercise can not be over emphasized; it's a must. Twenty minutes a day is a bare minimum. And, it should be exercise that raises, at least a little at first, her heart rate. Good luck.

RE: Heart condition question:Left ventricular hypertrophy

Moski — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:52:27 GMT

In this day and age anyone with any cardiac condotion should be followed closely by a cardiologist .they are the specialist that know best what to do ...Plus your wife is symptomatic.I would take her right as soon as you can get as appointment with one.make sure you forward the test results from the primary doctor to save time and money.