| English |
| left ventriculat hypertrophy (lvh) |
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| Part of speech |
n.p.
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| Definition |
An increase in size of the left ventricle, independent of natural growth, due to enlargment of its constituent cells; usually with an accompanying increase in functional capacity.
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| Definition source |
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| Context |
Left ventricular hypertrophy attenuates the damaging effect of pressure overload on the left ventricular wall and augments pump function, yet its presence on the elettrocardiogram is associated with a substancial increase in cardiovascular risk.
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| Context source |
(16)
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| Subject field |
Cardiology
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| Related concept |
concentric left ventricular hypertrophy
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| it |
IPERTROFIA VENTRICOLARE SINISTRA
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