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Mildly dilated left ventricular

Hi I am 31 years old. My echo reports my left ventricular is mildly dilated my EF is good as 65%. It could due to my hypertension. I seek help from 2 cardiologists and they said I should not worry. However I read a lot of bad thing about dilated cardiomyopathy on internet. I am under heavy depression. How serious the situation is? Do I progress to dilated cardiomyopathy? If I control my BP well is it reversible? They currently put me on ACE inhibitor and beta blocker for my hypertension. Thanks

2014-11-10 11:32:50

Emma

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Hello One of the wonders of modern medicine in general and Cardiology in particular is the possibility of such early intervention and treatment. It is likely that high BP is the cause of your mild ventricular dilatation. The prescription of ACE inhibitor plus Beta Blocker is current standard treatment. The aim of this is to reduce ventricular wall stress and so slow / halt dilatation. Of course this will also need (possibly life long) follow - ups to monitor the situation and stop progression to more serious outcomes. So atm there is no cause for worry tackle that depression and gain control of your own feelings. have a long happy life.

2014-11-10 11:33:24

malaysia A

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