- Male
- 21 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm 58 and I've been dealing with diabetes for over two decades now. Recently, I found out I have mild graded left ventricular hypertrophy. Should this be something I'm really concerned about?
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Dr. Chandra Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
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