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Explain dilated left ventricle in reference to lvh. can the ventricle walls increase exterior thickness out and interior thicknessin at the same time

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Independent: Processes unless end result of long standing uncontrolled hypertension which leads to chf.

Answered 1/6/2016

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LVH: Left ventricular hypertrophy refers to increased wall thickness. Left ventricular dilation refers to increased left ventricular cavity size. Many conditions are a combination of both, some are limited primarily to hypertrophy.

Answered 7/22/2013

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