Left ventricular hypertrophy
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Synopsis

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
Differential Diagnosis & Pitfalls
- Cardiac amyloidosis
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Congestive heart failure
- Aortic stenosis
- Hypertensive heart disease
- Athlete's heart
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Last Updated:10/27/2016