Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Review
. 1991 Dec:5 Suppl 2:35-9; discussion 39-40.

Left ventricular hypertrophy

Affiliations
  • PMID: 1838775
Review

Left ventricular hypertrophy

J V Jones et al. J Hum Hypertens. 1991 Dec.

Abstract

Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) may be physiological or pathological. Only pathological LVH has been shown to be a risk factor for cardiovascular events. LVH may not be homogeneous. It seems to progress from muscle hypertrophy to eventual cell death and myocardial fibrosis. Potential for reversal of LVH may therefore depend on the stage at which it has been attempted. An interaction between LVH and serum potassium levels could have important therapeutic implications, particularly with regard to the use of thiazide diuretics as long-term treatment for hypertension.

PubMed Disclaimer

LinkOut - more resources