Mild Concentric Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

[andgrant1]

Following my aortic valve replacement, I have just had my first follow-up to check on the valve .Now have a letter from consultant advising results, that I have a normal sized left ventricle with mild concentric left ventricular hypertrophy and minor regional motion abnormalities related to my pacing and with a mild reduction of systolic function.. as it may be sometime until I have an appointment at clinic I wondered if anyone else had experienced this could help me understand the significance? I am actually assuming there was anything urgent they would have been straight away. This is not something that was noted on any of the scans prior replacement surgery. Thanks everyone.

[FarhanH]

Nothing to worry in case of MILD.

[andgrant1 in reply to FarhanH]

Thank you for reaching out.

[Silvermedal]

The best person who can advise you is the BHF cardiac nurse helpline. Used this for my test results and she put my mind at rest.

[Beanlover]

I have Mild Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction. I was first identified as having a left bundle branch block at a pre opp assessment for another minor op. Then took 4 months for first cardiology app. They put me on Ramipril and Bisoprolol and said I would have MRI, and CT scans. That took 4 months, and it took me a while to get what was actually wrong. I also have one artery less than 50% blocked so now have a statin, and aspirin. I haven't seen a cardiologist since. My GPs manage my medication. My GP is very good, but just says the left side of my heart isn't working so well, but I am on the right medication. Because I have a large hiatus hernia, and acid reflux, and a paralysed diaphragm, I have a range of symptoms but am just assuming I would know if it got worse. I have regular BP and blood check ups. I think the mild seems to mean they aren't unduly worried.

[andgrant1 in reply to Beanlover]

Thank you so much for the reply and valuable information. Hope you are doing well also.

[Beanlover]

I hope you don't mind me asking you a question. My husband is due to have an aortic valve replacement in the New Year. He has had very little experience of hospital and ops except for a new hip which was when they found the leaky valve. I just wondered how you found the experience, and how long recovery took. He is 79 but has had very few symptoms, except fatigue which we put down to the fact that he has rheumatoid arthritis aswell. He is obviously not looking forward to open heart surgery, but knows it has to be done.

[andgrant1]

hi, I don’t mind at all, very happy to help. It might be good to read my story which I wrote in the lead up to surgery and then in recovery. I have included the link at the bottom of my post here. Generally I would say the build up to the op was the worst for me and for my family. Once the op is done there is a period of several weeks where it will be about building up strength gradually but the success rate of the op is excellent and was far less risky than leaving the valve as it was. Similar to your husband I had very few symptoms and these were quite mild. Anyway feel free to let me know if I can help further once you’ve ready through the story. All the best to you, online.fliphtml5.com/nsxmj/...