Echo says I have enlarged heart and af

[Cheryl52]

I have been told of echo I have non dilated lv with features of concentric hypertrophy been told this is enlarged heart really scared. As I already have af.No told I need more tablets I am already on betablockers and blood thinners has anyone heard of this I just feel so frightened

[Tos92]

Hi Cheryl,

I’m really sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. I can imagine it is a very scary and worrying time for you. You may find some more useful information on the Cardiomyopathy UK charity site. They also have a number where you can speak to a nurse that specialises in cardiomyopathy which you may benefit from and asking more detailed questions to get a better understanding of your condition and to help put your mind at ease.

cardiomyopathy.org

I’m sorry I couldn’t be of more help but I am sending positive thoughts and strength your way.

All the best.

Tos

[Pouchielou1972]

I'm so sorry to hear you are going through this. I also have an enlarged heart and this has been greatly reduced in the past year with medication. I understand you are already on meds, but it is the only way. Wishing you all the best.

[Harveyone]

Hi Cheryl,yes can be quite scary the unknown.The concoction of tablets will help you a lot.I am sure you can improve your condition one day at a time.I have dilated cardiomyopathy and now doing more energetic exercise than I was before diagnosis.Lots of Love You can do it.

[Cheryl52 in reply to Harveyone]

Hi Harveyone, thank you for your reply its just a shock isn't it being told you have an issue with your heart. I havent been sleeping well either with worrying and anxiety. And god knows when I get to see cardiologist as waiting lists is huge. How long how you has yours.

[Harveyone in reply to Cheryl52]

Hi Cheryl, yep one almighty shock when your told you have a heart problem.But we are the luck ones who have a second chance.Your fear and anxiety are your minds way of coping by slowly accepting your situation.Take a bit of time to get fully diagnosed and see a cardiologist.Took me about two months then had a crtd device fitted six months later.With the tabs and device ime now pretty good phisicaly and mentally although ie built up my physio over a couple of years,just moving a bit further each day or even week.Hope this helps Cheryl feel free if you need any other advice.By the way I sleep with earplugs in and concentrate on my breathing.Usually asleep within twenty minutes.x

[Cheryl52 in reply to Harveyone]

Thank you so much for replying as I feel so alone at the min and feel like I have no one to talk to or understands until now. Thank you so much all of you

[Cheryl52 in reply to Harveyone]

Hope I can sleep tonight just mind goes on overload.

[Beanlover]

Can you speak to your GP. Assuming they will have the same information as you have, and may be able to set your mind at rest re medication

[Cheryl52]

Hopefully seeing my doctor tomorrow and ask if she knows more details from echo and what meds might be