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Which lead on a 12-lead EKG gives the most information on ventricular hypertrophy?
VII
Is left ventricular hypertrophy fatal?
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy is enlargement of the myocardium (heart muscle) that makes up the left ventricle of the heart. The left ventricle is the chamber of the heart which pumps blood to most of the body (everywhere except the lungs).It is caused when a factor such as high blood pressure increases the work load of the heart muscle, and like any other muscle in our body, if it is worked hard then it will increase in size.If left ventricular hypertrophy is caught in time, then the prognosis can be very good. However, if left untreated it can lead to complications which can be life threatening. This is why if you experience any chest pain or shortness of breath, you should seek medical help immediately.The complications which can be caused by left ventricular hypertrophy are:The enlarged heart muscle loses its elasticity, meaning that it does not pump blood out of the heart effectively leading to increased pressure within the heart.The enlarged muscle compresses its supply of blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle.These can lead to arrhythmias of the heart, heart failure, heart attack, insufficient oxygen supply to the heart, and the worst case scenario is it can lead to cardiac arrest (sudden loss of heart function and breathing)
What can Heart Failure lead to?
Heart Failure can lead to heart disease,heart attack and death.
Can Cor pulmonale lead to heart failure?
This condition can lead to heart failure
What is the ICD-9 code for Congestive Heart Failure?
The ICD-9 code for left ventricular dysfunction is 429.9. Left ventricular dysfunction can lead to heart failure. Some signs include increased rate of breathing and increased work of breathing. You may hear wheezing also.
How can ventricular fibrillation be prevented?
A healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of heart diseases which lead to ventricular fibrillation is the best prevention.
Is weightlifting a cause of heart failure?
No not at all, if you take steroids they can lead to heart failure.
What does insufficiency of a heart valve mean?
The valve does not close properly, which may lead to hypertrophy (enlargement) of the heart because blood will pool in the chambers.
Can an overdose of painkillers lead to total organ failure and heart failure?
Yes.
What is the difference between Chronic Heart Failure and Congestive Heart Failure?
Congestive Heart Failure means your heart is not functioning properly and is unable to pump effectively. Which leads to build up esecially in the extremites and can lead to shortness of breath, which usually leads to a shorten life. While Chronic Heart Failure if not managed properly with regular exercise and diet, can lead to a heart attack.
Can opiate use lead to congestive heart failure?
Extended opiate use has been implicated in a form of sleep apnea that can, indeed, lead to congestive heart failure and other problems.
Why does left heart failure often lead to right heart failure?
When a person has hypertension, the ventricles will hypertrophy, which makes the chambers larger. Afterload is directly related to the chamber size, and contraction velocity is inversely related to afterload. Contraction velocity is a measure of contractility. So, as chambers hypertrophy, contactility decreases.
