Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular

Synonyms

Hypertrophies, Left Ventricular

Left Ventricular Hypertrophies

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

Ventricular Hypertrophies, Left

Ventricular Hypertrophy, Left

Enlargement of the LEFT VENTRICLE of the heart. This increase in ventricular mass is attributed to sustained abnormal pressure or volume loads and is a contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.