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Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular

Medical Definition: 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.
Previously Indexed: Heart Hypertrophy (1966-1992)

Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular Medical Definitions and Terms

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