Left ventricular hypertrophy usually develops gradually. Some people do not have symptoms, especially during the early stages of the condition. Left ventricular hypertrophy itself doesn't cause symptoms. But symptoms may occur as the strain on the heart worsens. They may include:  Shortness of breath, especially while lying down Swelling of the legs Chest pain, often when exercising Sensation of rapid, fluttering or pounding heartbeats, called palpitations Fainting or a feeling of lightheadedness 
left ventricular hypertrophy develops gradually  people symptoms  especially early stages condition  left ventricular hypertrophy doesn't cause symptoms  symptoms may occur strain heart worsens  may include:  shortness breath  especially lying down swelling legs chest pain  exercising sensation rapid  fluttering pounding heartbeats  called palpitations fainting feeling lightheadedness 
left ventricular hypertrophy