Recently diagnosed with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

[Karispitit]

I had an ECG done very recently which shows a thickening of the left ventricle of my heart. The ECG report was apparently referred to a Cardiologist who said no further action was needed as I don't have any symptoms. I don't know what the symptoms would be anyway as I was getting heart palpitations after recently having a CT scan for stomach issues. Should further testing be needed to ascertain what is causing my left ventricle to thicken and how thick it is? All I know is I can't walk very far as my body feels like a brick and I have to keep sitting down as I get tired easily and out of breath.My GP isn't interested as he says LVH is very common and nothing to worry about.

[SarahJLD]

I would be going back to GP and asking for a referral to a different cardiologist for further investigation. Keep a diary of your symptoms for the appointment.

I’m not sure if an ECG can show ‘thickness’ but know it can show if there has been any damage.

[Karispitit in reply to SarahJLD]

Thank you for your reply. I really appreciate it. My doctor says there's no need for a different cardiologist. I really feel more tests should be done but my doctor says the cardiologist says no further tests are needed even though I've never met either my doctor or cardiologist. I told my doctor my body feels like lead when I walk and I can't walk for long but he says I just need exercise and doesn't know what those symptoms are.

[Curryandchips in reply to Karispitit]

Get a new doctor and cardiac electrophysiologist (EP)

My heart had a thick LV and it meant it was beating out if sync. I needed a Pacemaker but only an EP will help.