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Preferred term

Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
  • Ventricular Hypertrophy, Left

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-MK0KTH4H-4

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