Left ventricular hypertrophy in athletes and hypertensive patients.
| Title | Left ventricular hypertrophy in athletes and hypertensive patients. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2017 |
| Authors | Lovic, D., Narayan P., Pittaras A., Faselis C., Doumas M., & Kokkinos P. |
| Journal | J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pagination | 413-417 |
| Date Published | 2017 Apr |
| ISSN | 1751-7176 |
| Keywords | Athletes, Exercise, Humans, Hypertension, Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular |
| Abstract | Systemic hypertension and physical exercise are both associated with cardiac adaptations. The impact is most prominent on the left side of the heart, which hypertrophies leading to left ventricular hypertrophy. This article reviews structural and functional cardiac changes seen in hypertensive and athlete's hearts. |
| DOI | 10.1111/jch.12977 |
| Alternate Journal | J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) |
| PubMed ID | 28247560 |
