Left ventricular hypertrophy: an overlooked cardiovascular risk factor.
Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is common in hypertensive patients, and it increases the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and death. Recent evidence indicates it is a modifiable risk factor that is not entirely dependent on blood pressure control. The authors review its pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment.
Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. baumlm@ccf.org
Michael A
MA
Bauml
Donald A
DA
Underwood
D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D017379:Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors