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I want to undergo a total cardiac check up as i have had concentric hypertrophy of LV. My father died of heart attack.

PAST HISTORY : loss of energy, weakness, frequent pain in hands and legs, insomonia, breathing trouble chest pain

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Dr. Lianush Mkrtchyan answered : 7 years ago

Hi, first you have to go to a cardiologist and tell him/her your complaints. Doctor may request blood pressure monitoring, ECG, EchoCG, some blood analysis (general blood analysis, your cholesterol profile, blood glucose, urea and creatinin), also he may plan to do exersise testing, after that cosider your treatment and follow-up plan. Be healthy.

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