Left ventricular hypertrophy

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When to seek medical advice

By Mayo Clinic staff

If you experience shortness of breath, brief chest pain or other symptoms associated with left ventricular hypertrophy, see your doctor. Call 911 or your local emergency number if you feel chest pain that lasts more than a few minutes or have severe difficulty breathing.

If you have high blood pressure or another condition that increases your risk of left ventricular hypertrophy, talk to your doctor about regular appointments to monitor your heart. Even if you feel well, you need to have your blood pressure checked annually, or more often if you smoke, are overweight or have other conditions that increase the risk of high blood pressure.

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May 2, 2008

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