lvh

[winnabago]

I am a new member, and have a question. I am 77 years old have copd, and have lvh. I have been told that as you age the left ventricle stiffens, is that true.

[lettingoffsteam]

I have mild lvh but I'm only 56.It's not a normal part of aging however.In my case I had very high undiagnosed high blood pressure and my left ventricle thickened up to cope with the pressure.As I say it is mild but I'd like to keep it that way for as long as possible.For me keeping my blood pressure down is key and there is a possibility it might regress...no guarantees though.Do you have high bp?

[winnabago in reply to lettingoffsteam]

My BP is normal, and thank you for your reply.

[winnabago in reply to winnabago]

My last reply was a little short. I will try to complete the question you had. My

father did died of lung disease my mother of enlarged heart. I have been very healthy since about 65 years. My question is since I have been on BP meds for the last 15 years, is there anything else. Thanks for any reply. Sincerely

[lettingoffsteam in reply to winnabago]

Ah I see so you have normal bp because of treatment...same here.You say your mum died of an enlarged heart.Was this hypertrophy and how old was she when she died?

[winnabago in reply to lettingoffsteam]

All I know is she died of an enlarged heart, she was 79 years old.

[lettingoffsteam in reply to winnabago]

Ah I see, well my understanding is that lvh is not a normal part of aging but in those prone to it age increases its prevalence.Either way we have to live with it.Luckily treatment is improving and understanding is growing.Take care.

[winnabago in reply to lettingoffsteam]

Thank you, take care and be safe.