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I took a echo and everything looked good according to my doc. one thing it said was borderline left ventricle hypertrophy. my doctor wasnt concerned but i noticed my bp has been a little high this week 130/90ish but it may be anxiety?

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Young person like you should not have left ventricular hypertrophy (" thickne muscle of heart ") . It may happend after long standing high blood preassure. Your BP is boarderline / elevated . Your age we are looking for numbers 110-125/70-80. There is very rare genetic disorder " Cardiomyopathy " which shloud be investigated. In young athlete can lead to suddne cardiac death. Check with your do

Answered 6/15/2021

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Trust your doctor. If he/she is not concerned about the results then have peace. Yes, seems the mild elevation in BP is due to anxiety. Recheck the BP randomly for a few days and if still elevated see the PCP about it.

Answered 6/17/2021

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