It is clinical condition which is characterized by thickening of ventricular walls in the heart. Mostly left ventricular hypertrophy is common. Common cause of ventricular hypertrophy is hypertension, aortic valve stenosis, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and Athletic training. It can be manged by using ACE inhibitors, Angiotensin II receptor blockers, Thiazide diuretics, Beta blockers and Calcium channel blockers.Left ventricular hypertrophy, or LVH, is a term for a heart’s left pumping chamber that has thickened and may not be pumping efficiently. Sometimes problems such as aortic stenosis or high blood pressure overwork the heart muscle. In response to this pressure overload, the inner walls of the heart may respond by getting thicker. These thickened walls can cause the left ventricle to weaken, stiffen and lose elasticity, which may prevent healthy blood flow.
LVH may be present for many years without any noticeable symptoms. As the condition worsens, symptoms may develop, such as:
Shortness of breath Fatigue Chest pain (especially with exercise) Heart palpitations Dizziness or fainting
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, talk to your health care provider right away so that the problem can be identified and treated.