Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is more than just an adaptive response to the increase in left ventricular wall stress caused by hypertension. It has long been known that it is an indicator of a poor prognosis: the increased risk associated with LVH is independent of the blood pressure level.
Left ventricular hypertrophy: a target for treatment
June 2002Br J Cardiol 2002;9:313-6 Leave a commentClick any image to enlarge
