Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
tightness in left chamber of heart
This forum is for questions and support regarding heart issues such as: Angina, Angioplasty, Arrhythmia, Bypass Surgery, Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Artery Disease, Defibrillator, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Pacemaker, PAD, Stenosis, Stress Tests.
tightness in left chamber of heart
by Brenda, Sep 19, 1999 12:00AM
My Doctor , did an echocardiagram on me and said i had a tightness in the left chamber of my heart, but did no futher test. Is this a serious problem,and does this cause symptons .he also said i had a slight heart murmur. i am 50 years old.
I also had an ekg recently that was abnormal and was given no futher test.
Thank you
I also had an ekg recently that was abnormal and was given no futher test.
Thank you
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD JMF, Sep 20, 1999 12:00AM
DEar Brenda,
This might mean that your heart is stiff due to long standing hypertension. YOu should discuss this with your physician. You may need medication to cause your heart to relax.
This might mean that your heart is stiff due to long standing hypertension. YOu should discuss this with your physician. You may need medication to cause your heart to relax.
