Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D017379
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D017379
Preferred Name

Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
Left Ventricular Hypertrophies
Hypertrophies, Left Ventricular
Ventricular Hypertrophy, Left
Ventricular Hypertrophies, Left
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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