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Re: Heart thickness
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Re: Heart thickness
by CCF CARDIO MD DLB, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on December 19, 1998 at 09:19:17:
In Reply to: Heart thickness posted by Gary on December 19, 1998 at 04:09:41:
Hi At archives there are normal limits (0.8--1.2cm) for LVPWd and IVSd, but I could't find normal limits for LVPWs and IVSs. What are normal limits of LVPWs and IVSs for a middle aged male? And which are more important?Thank you. Gary
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Dear Gary
The measurements of wall thickness made in diastole are the relevant ones. During systole, the wall thickness would be expected to increase slightly (if the heart has not been damaged by a heart attack). Therefore, in terms of assessing left ventricular hypertrophy, it is the diastolic measurements that you have listed that are used.
I hope this has been useful. Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck.
Information provided here is of a general nature. Specific diagnoses and treatments can only be made by your doctor. If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F15.
In Reply to: Heart thickness posted by Gary on December 19, 1998 at 04:09:41:
Hi At archives there are normal limits (0.8--1.2cm) for LVPWd and IVSd, but I could't find normal limits for LVPWs and IVSs. What are normal limits of LVPWs and IVSs for a middle aged male? And which are more important?Thank you. Gary
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Dear Gary
The measurements of wall thickness made in diastole are the relevant ones. During systole, the wall thickness would be expected to increase slightly (if the heart has not been damaged by a heart attack). Therefore, in terms of assessing left ventricular hypertrophy, it is the diastolic measurements that you have listed that are used.
I hope this has been useful. Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck.
Information provided here is of a general nature. Specific diagnoses and treatments can only be made by your doctor. If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F15.
