Left ventricular hypertrophy overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is the thickening of the myocardium (muscle) of the left ventricle of the heart. While ventricular hypertrophy can occur naturally as a reaction to aerobic exercise and strength training, it is most frequently referred to as a pathological reaction to cardiovascular disease.

While LVH itself is not a disease, it is usually a marker for disease involving the heart.