Abstract:Summary: Left ventricular hypertrophy is now recognized as an important risk marker in cardiovascular morbidity and mortal ity. Left ventricular hypertrophy is an integral component of the complex pathophysiology of primary hypertension and results from mechanical, neurohumoral, and genetic factors . The renin-angiotensin system is involved with the production of left ventricular hypertrophy, not only through the effects on systemic arterial blood pressure but also by both direct and indirect effects on myocar… Show more
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