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Cardio echo shows that there is a mild dilated left ventricular. all others are normal. is it sign of dilated cadiomyopathy or due to my hypertension.

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Could be: early sign of left ventricular hypertrophy caused by your hypertension. It is very important to control your blood pressure to avoid heart disease.

Dr Raff and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/9/2015

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