
Which antihypertensive medication is best for left ventricular hypertrophy?
I have hypertension. During my recent hospital check-up, the results showed left ventricular hypertrophy. I need to take antihypertensive medications. Could you please advise which type of antihypertensive medication is suitable for left ventricular hypertrophy?

Left ventricular hypertrophy is usually associated with hypertension, and selecting appropriate antihypertensive medications can help reverse or slow its progression. The following classes of drugs are commonly used to treat patients with hypertension accompanied by left ventricular hypertrophy:
1. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, such as Captopril tablets and Enalapril maleate tablets. These medications effectively inhibit the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II in the body. Through this mechanism, they significantly reduce peripheral vascular resistance, thereby lowering blood pressure levels.
2. Beta-blockers, such as Metoprolol tartrate sustained-release tablets and Bisoprolol amlodipine tablets. These drugs reduce the heart rate and cardiac contractility, effectively alleviating the workload of the heart.
3. Diuretics: such as thiazide diuretics or loop diuretics, used to control blood pressure and reduce cardiac preload, although electrolyte balance should be monitored during use.
Medications must be used under the guidance of a physician, and patients should follow medical advice, regularly monitoring blood pressure and cardiac function.