A member asked:

My interventricular septum thickness is at 1.2 cm (12 mm) i know this is above the limits of normal but doctor did not seem concernedget 2nd opinion?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Septal thickness: In hypertension one can have concentric septal hypertrophy.Athletes, especially those who strength train may have thicker septal walls as well. Ask you doctor if it was concentric or asymmetric. Asymmetric is a concern for further evaluation.

Answered 8/29/2014

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