Left ventricular hypertrophy
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![Left ventricular hypertrophy : Heart palpitations, Dyspnea, BP increased](/visualdx/sympticonswm/846.png?r=1fdb69a28)
Thickening of the left ventricular myocardium due to chronic pressure overload (hypertension or aortic stenosis), hereditary cardiomyopathy, or infiltrative disease. Sequelae may include diastolic dysfunction, left atrial enlargement, and/or atrial arrhythmias. May be asymptomatic in early stages. As the condition progresses, patients may present with dyspnea, fatigue, palpitations, and syncope or near syncope.
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ICD10CM:
I51.7 – Cardiomegaly
SNOMEDCT:
55827005 – Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
I51.7 – Cardiomegaly
SNOMEDCT:
55827005 – Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
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Last Updated:02/09/2016