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left ventricular hypertrophy |
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left ventricular hypertrophy Cardiology Enlargement of the left ventricle often linked to the prolonged hemodynamic stress of CHF, characterized by myocardial cell hypertrophy, ↑ left ventricular wall thickness, ↓ ventricular
compliance, ↑ ventricular stiffness and, in elderly, ↑ vascular resistance. See Congestive heart failure, Remodeling. 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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[2,3] Hypertension can also induce left ventricular hypertrophy, which is a risk factor for cardiac ischemia, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, sudden death, ventricular dysfunction, and congestive heart failure. Schunkert notes that there's no proof that the left ventricular hypertrophy seen in people with white-coat hypertension is as risky as that observed in those with chronic high blood pressure. LVH - Has an electrocardiogram shown that you have left ventricular hypertrophy (an enlarged heart muscle)? |
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