Hypertrophy of the left ventricle of the heart

The acquired condition, which can develop against the background of hypertension, heart defects, and many other serious diseases is left ventricular hypertrophy of the heart. It is diagnosed on the basis of patient complaints or examinations. It leads to overstrain of the ventricular myocardium in any disease (for example, in hypertension, heart defects, angina pectoris or cardiomyopathy), when the heart needs more strain to pump blood under high pressure. A higher load on the heart is also caused by aortic and mitral valve insufficiency , constriction of the aortic lumen, stenosis and other abnormalities in the structure of the vessels. Hypertrophy of the myocardium of the left ventricle can also develop due to heavy physical exertion.

This disease often occurs in young people and can cause heart attack, stroke and even sudden death.

Hypertrophy of the left ventricle of the heart is manifested in the thickening of the walls of the ventricle, and not at the expense of the internal space of the ventricle, but increases in the size of the heart. Because of this, the walls become less elastic and contract less. Often with hypertrophy, the septum between the ventricles suffers. It can thicken evenly or only in certain places, on which the manifestations of the disease depend. With uneven thickening of the septum, the work of the mitral and aortic valvular valves is disrupted .

There are many people who have this disease, and they do not even know it. All because hypertrophy of the left ventricle of the heart has a heterogeneous symptomatology and indistinct signs. However, there is the most frequently manifested symptomatology, which should alert. These symptoms include high or unstable blood pressure, frequent headache, chest pain, insomnia and poor sleep, general weakness, arrhythmia. The presence of at least one such symptom is a good reason to contact a cardiologist for advice.

This disease requires a detailed and detailed examination, which includes ultrasound, echocardiography, ECG, constant pressure monitoring. After the research, the doctor prescribes therapy. Hypertrophy of the left ventricle of the heart treatment involves mainly using beta-adrenergic blockers and verapamil, which are aimed at improving the work of the myocardium. The main therapy is supplemented by diet and herbal treatment. We must abandon bad habits. In particular, alcohol is strictly prohibited when taking medications that are used to treat myocardial hypertrophy. It is also necessary to refrain from smoking, drinking coffee and other drinks that contain caffeine. From the diet it is necessary to exclude sweet, animal fats, bread and to minimize the use of salt. In return, low-fat meat, seafood, vegetables and fruits, and dairy products should appear in the daily menu. For some of their patients, doctors recommend starting physical exercises, running, swimming or aerobics, however, the fiznagruzki should not be excessive. Continuous monitoring and monitoring of arterial pressure is necessary.

If the left ventricular hypertrophy progresses, surgery may be required.

It is necessary to know that this disease is incurable. Therefore, drugs for treatment must be taken throughout life. In addition, a cardiologist will need lifelong supervision. Also mandatory will be diet, therapeutic exercise, the reception of homeopathic medicines.

It remains only to recall that any problem is easier to prevent than treat, and it's better to call a doctor in time than to postpone "for later".