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hypertrophy of heart |
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hypertrophy of heart Etymology: Gk, hyper, excess, trophe, nourishment; AS, heorte an increase in the size of the heart resulting from enlargement of the heart muscle, but without an increase in the capacity of the heart chambers. It is a compensatory mechanism in heart failure associated with increased afterload, such as that caused by hypertension or aortic stenosis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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