A member asked:

I have mild lvh wall thickness is 1.3mm and am on atenolol for hbp 25mg once a day , question is is this wall size regular for a male 28yo 167lb 5-7?

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Dr. Nishant Kalra answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No not really: If you are not an athletic person who runs/swims everyday this much thickness of the heart miscle is not normal. This needs to be watched with regular echo specially if there is family history of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. I hope this helps. Please consult a cardiologist.

Answered 6/28/2014

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