Question 1

i have had literally hundreds of panic attacks. would all that do serious damage to my heart? i recently had an echocardogram that showed no evidence of wall or ventricle thickening or wall motion abnormalities?

Accepted Answer

No Damage:  Conceivably, rapid heart rate and elevated blood pressure during a panic attack could cause some minor damage, that is why your Dr preformed the ECHO- to monitor your heart. Since it showed no abnormalities, it seems that all those attacks have not damaged your heart. If there was any damage they would be able to detect it.

Question 2

at what systolic blood pressure do you recommend a person 73 years old  who does not show any thickening of the heart walll to go on medication?

Accepted Answer

Above 140mmHg: Assuming the patient is in otherwise good health and can tolerate treatment. The patient would benefit from treating levels consistently above 140 mmhg.

Question 3

i went to the cardiologist today and was told i have a thickening of the heart muscle. tell me straight how dangerous is this?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The greater the  degree of thickness the worse the prognosis. More importantly the thickening of the heart indicates poor blood pressure controll over a long period of time.The longer this goes on the worse the pronosis. Pts can develope heart failure and arrythmias. Strict blood pressure controll is essential (130/80 or less).

Question 4

had echocardiogram that showed thickening of the heart muscle.my doctor is not concerned at this time, yet told me it usually doesnt occur until an older age.(i am 48).should i get checked by another cardiologist? my bp always good?

Accepted Answer

Cardiologist: Is your EKG also abnormal? Thickening of your ventricle is abnormal and its etiology &amp; significance should be explained. Hypertension, valvular heart disease, genes, certain cardiomyopathies are some causes. Worsening of the myocardial thickening leads to eventual dilatation and ultimately congestive heart failure over the years. Careful follow-up is needed. I recommend getting a second opinion.

Question 5

abnormality of the mid inferior wall of the heart?

Accepted Answer

Vascular: Need regular follow up by cardiologist.

Question 6

what causes accumulation/formulation of body fuids (in severe cases 750 ml) besides the walls of heart?

Accepted Answer

Many: Many things can do this: lack of protein in bloodstream due to nutrition issues or kidney dysfunction; unrecognized sleep apnea; venous insufficiency of the legs along with excessive sodium ingestion to name a few. Also, certain medicstions may provoke fluid retention, Actos (pioglitazone) and nonsteroidals (eg naproxen) to name a few.

Question 7

have mild partial reversible defect involving the inferior wall and have zero symptoms, do i need to get heart cath?

Accepted Answer

: How was this discovered? Was it from a stress test? If so, even without symptoms, the cardiologist may recommend a cardiac catherization to define if there are lesions in your coronary arteries, how severe they are, whether a stent is needed, etc. A procedure like that can prevent you from having a heart attack. So, you should follow the advice of your cardiologist who knows you best. Good luck!

Question 8

what an be done for anterior wall kenesis. it is only a problem at top heart rate . i already have two stents and it hasn't improved the kenisis.

Accepted Answer

Exercise may help: Heart wall motion abnormality sometimes persists despite stent placement because it reflects scar from a heart attack. To improve outcome (despite persistent wall motion abnormality) should control blood pressure, lower LDL (bad cholesterol) to less than 70, control blood sugars, avoid tobacco, weight control and increase exercise to improve heart pumping ability & healthier living.

Question 9

shocked by an outlet for a second while removing paneling from the wall no pain or symptoms at all just wondering if heart rhythm could be effected?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: It is unlikely to get a heart arrhythmia from a shock you would get from a wall outlet. You can always check your pulse yourself! If you do not feel pain in chest, dizzy, light headed and pulse regular then you have your answer!

Question 10

my partner has a thickened heart is this dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Left ventricular : Hypertrophy can be serious depending upon severity as it can be related to poorly controlled BP & may result in arrythmias.

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I have had literally hundreds of panic attacks. would all that do serious damage to my heart? i recently had an echocardogram that showed no evidence of wall or ventricle thickening or wall motion abnormalities?

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At what systolic blood pressure do you recommend a person 73 years old who does not show any thickening of the heart walll to go on medication?

A member asked:

I went to the cardiologist today and was told i have a thickening of the heart muscle. tell me straight how dangerous is this?

A member asked:

Had echocardiogram that showed thickening of the heart muscle.my doctor is not concerned at this time, yet told me it usually doesnt occur until an older age.(i am 48).should i get checked by another cardiologist? my bp always good?

A member asked:

Abnormality of the mid inferior wall of the heart?

A member asked:

What causes accumulation/formulation of body fuids (in severe cases 750 ml) besides the walls of heart?

A member asked:

Have mild partial reversible defect involving the inferior wall and have zero symptoms, do i need to get heart cath?

A member asked:

What an be done for anterior wall kenesis. it is only a problem at top heart rate . i already have two stents and it hasn't improved the kenisis.

A member asked:

Shocked by an outlet for a second while removing paneling from the wall no pain or symptoms at all just wondering if heart rhythm could be effected?

A member asked:

My partner has a thickened heart is this dangerous?

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