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Left Ventricular Hypertrophy : Major Risk Factor in Patients with Hypertension: Update and Practical Clinical Applications
Joint Authors
Katholi, Richard E.
Couri, Daniel M.
Source
International Journal of Hypertension
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-06-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Left ventricular hypertrophy is a maladaptive response to chronic pressure overload and an important risk factor for atrial fibrillation, diastolic heart failure, systolic heart failure, and sudden death in patients with hypertension.
Since not all patients with hypertension develop left ventricular hypertrophy, there are clinical findings that should be kept in mind that may alert the physician to the presence of left ventricular hypertrophy so a more definitive evaluation can be performed using an echocardiogram or cardiovascular magnetic resonance.
Controlling arterial pressure, sodium restriction, and weight loss independently facilitate the regression of left ventricular hypertrophy.
Choice of antihypertensive agents may be important when treating a patient with hypertensive left ventricular hypertrophy.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers followed by calcium channel antagonists most rapidly facilitate the regression of left ventricular hypertrophy.
With the regression of left ventricular hypertrophy, diastolic function and coronary flow reserve usually improve, and cardiovascular risk decreases.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Katholi, Richard E.& Couri, Daniel M.. 2011. Left Ventricular Hypertrophy : Major Risk Factor in Patients with Hypertension: Update and Practical Clinical Applications. International Journal of Hypertension،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476219
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Katholi, Richard E.& Couri, Daniel M.. Left Ventricular Hypertrophy : Major Risk Factor in Patients with Hypertension: Update and Practical Clinical Applications. International Journal of Hypertension No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476219
American Medical Association (AMA)
Katholi, Richard E.& Couri, Daniel M.. Left Ventricular Hypertrophy : Major Risk Factor in Patients with Hypertension: Update and Practical Clinical Applications. International Journal of Hypertension. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476219
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476219