asymmetrical septal hypertrophy results in obstruction to the outflow of blood from the left ventricle. Mild cases can be managed using Beta Blockers (drugs that reduce the heart rate and the contractility of the heart muscle) or other similar drugs. With more severe obstruction there is a risk of sudden cardiac death. Treatment consists of thinning down the hypertrophied septum. This can be done surgically or by trans-catheter septal ablation by an interventional cardiologist.
2007-06-07 05:52:55
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answered by Vinay K 3
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Just use the internet! It has everything:
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/h/hypertrophic_cardiomyopathy/treatments.htm#treatment_list
Things like beta-blockers will decrease heart rate and contractility, and thus will reverse hypertrphy (as the heart muscle is working less hard). These include atenolol and propanolol.
ACE inhibitors will lower blood pressure, and so may help reduce it. (such as captropril)
Vasdilators will increase the oxygen in the blood, and thus the heart will have to work less hard, and so these may help (terbutaline, salbutamol, salmaterol etc)
Calcium channel blockers will reduce contractility, and thus reduce hypertrophy. These include things like diltiazem.
Sodium channel blockers will lower heart rate, and thus reduce hypertrophy.
Things like diuretics may have a small effect, as they reduce blood pressure, and so the heart has to work less hard. These include thiazide and frusemide.
Sometimes, part of the septum is removed, surgically, or you can have valve replacements.
Well, hope this helps. Obviously, ask your doctor about any of these drugs before taking them, although I doubt you could get your hands on them as they are prescription-only medicines (POM).
Ashley
2007-06-07 03:44:44
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answered by Ashley 5
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