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by Denis__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Dennis on November 08, 1998 at 00:30:41:
I have had a diagnosis of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy for the past
years. I am currently 33. I have never had any symptom except an
occcasional PVC. Recentl I began having them frequently and was placed
on a beta blocker. My questions:
1. What are the increased chances of sudden death?
2. What is my prognosis? One doc says very good, one says he has no idea.
3. All of the tests came back negative except for the echo which clearly
shows the hypertrophy.
4. Should I take the beta bloscker forever. Are there other ways to
eliminate the PVCs?
5. Is there another purpose for the beta blockers?
I have had a diagnosis of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy for the past
years. I am currently 33. I have never had any symptom except an
occcasional PVC. Recentl I began having them frequently and was placed
on a beta blocker. My questions:
1. What are the increased chances of sudden death?
2. What is my prognosis? One doc says very good, one says he has no idea.
3. All of the tests came back negative except for the echo which clearly
shows the hypertrophy.
4. Should I take the beta bloscker forever. Are there other ways to
eliminate the PVCs?
5. Is there another purpose for the beta blockers?
