I have been recently diagnosed with hypertension and thickening of the heart walls. Is there a correlation?
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Ari
Yes, there is a correlation between hypertension and thickening of the heart walls, as high blood pressure can cause the heart to work harder, leading to thickening of the heart muscle. This thickening, also known as left ventricular hypertrophy, can be a complication of uncontrolled hypertension, so it's great that you're taking steps to manage your condition!
Daryl Haberman
The heart is a muscle. The harder it works, the thicker the muscle will get. High blood pressure causes the heart to work harder so yes, there is a correlation
Connie Tsui
Of course it does
Jye
Yes, high blood pressure can affect your heart. It makes your heart work harder, which can lead to thickening of the heart walls.