Right ventricular hypertrophy in 10 year old Girl

[mindy410]

Hi everyone, my daughter since she was little has had episodes of feeling very weak and having a high fever.  At least twice a year.  Now that she is older she will say she feels weak and lightheaded at times.  The dr did a EKG and said possible right ventricular hypertrophy, My poor daughter is a reck.  She asked me if she is going to die or need heart surgery.  it broke my heart.  Anyone have experience with this.  She goes to see a cardiologist next week.

[ed34]

Just to say, an ultrasound is non invasive and pain free. They just smear some jelly onto the area of the chest and use a small probe, moving it over the skin.

[ed34]

Well the left ventricle is possibly enlarged, but you can often take this with a pinch of salt from EKG's. This really requires an ultrasound scan to be more accurate. A couple of things pop to mind. Firstly does she have a viral infection which could be attacking her heart? Secondly how about blood pressure? I think a Ultrasound would be invaluable because it shows all the anatomy of the heart including valves. Ask the cardiologist to organise one for her.