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I am 30 and my LGE is 32% already, should I be worried?

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) | Last Active: Jun 27 10:39am | Replies (6)
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Sorry for not being clear on what the LGE I am referencing is - I am talking about the Late Gadolinium Enhancement in Cardiac MRI that helps to identify scar tissue. Most resources online say that anything above 15% is considered a risk and they should have an ICD implanted, and I don't have one yet. I was just curious if there are any others who have similar levels of scarring, and how their outlook/symptoms have been?

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jc76 | @jc76 | Jun 27 6:24am

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Thanks, very helpful. Not heard of LGE.

When I was diagnosed with HF and cardiomyopathy per my Catherizations I did not have cardiovascular disease but scar tissues causing PVCs and electrical issues from what they think was caused by an infection or virus in heart causing scar tissues.

I do know that having many Holter monitor tests that my EP could determine where my PVCs were coming from which is an electrical issue. I did have on ablation on RV which worked but he wants to try medication for the LV PVCs because I have 3 areas. So we are trying medications. The one I am on now has cut my PVCs in half and now for a year no tachycardia.

I have had a ICD/Pacemaker since 2006.

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