Left ventricular hypertrophy

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Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

Left ventricular hypertrophy (pronounced: left ven-trik-yuh-lar hy-per-tro-fee) is a medical condition characterized by the thickening of the wall of the left ventricle of the heart.

Etymology

The term "left ventricular hypertrophy" is derived from the Latin words "ventriculus" meaning "little belly" or "cavity", and "hypertrophy" from the Greek words "hyper" meaning "over" and "trophe" meaning "nourishment".

Definition

Left ventricular hypertrophy is a condition where the muscle wall of the heart's left ventricle becomes thickened. This is often a response to increased cardiac workload due to conditions such as hypertension or aortic stenosis.

Symptoms

Symptoms of left ventricular hypertrophy may include chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, and palpitations. However, many individuals with this condition may not experience any symptoms.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of left ventricular hypertrophy is typically made through echocardiography, electrocardiogram (ECG), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart.

Treatment

Treatment for left ventricular hypertrophy often involves managing the underlying condition causing the hypertrophy, such as controlling hypertension with antihypertensive medication or treating aortic stenosis.

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