Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and Arrhythmogenesis

Publication date: Available online 11 April 2015 Source:Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics Author(s): Mohammad Shenasa , Hossein Shenasa , Nabil El-SherifTeaser Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) poses an independent risk of increased morbidity and mortality, including atrial arrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death. The most common causes of LVH are hypertension and valvular heart disease. Electrocardiogram and echocardiography are the first steps in the diagnosis and evaluation of therapy in patients with LVH. Cardiac MRI is the gold standard in the diagnosis and response to therapy. Management of LVH should be based on etiology, evidence-based, and guideline adherence. Timely and optimal management of the underlying cause of LVH results in improvement (regression) of LVH and its related complications.
Source: Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research