Preparing questions in advance can help patients have meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctors the following questions related to left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH):

1. Why do you suspect that I have LVH?
   
   
2. If I have LVH, does that mean I have an enlarged heart?
   
   
3. What tests will I receive to diagnose this condition?
   
   
4. How often will I need to have these tests?
   
   
5. What is the likely cause of my LVH?
   
   
6. What are my treatment options?
   
   
7. What are the risks associated with these treatments?
   
   
8. If medications are part of my treatment, which ones will I be prescribed?
   
   
9. How will I know if the medications are working?
   
   
10. What will happen if the medications do not improve my condition?
    
    
11. What lifestyle changes could help me?
    
    
12. Should I limit or modify my exercise program because of LVH?
    
    
13. Can I pass LVH on to my children?
    
    
14. How does LVH differ from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?