vänsterkammarvikt
Vänsterkammarvikt is a medical term referring to the thickening of the wall of the left ventricle of the heart. The left ventricle is the heart's main pumping chamber, responsible for sending oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. This thickening, also known as left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), can occur for several reasons.
One of the most common causes of vänsterkammarvikt is prolonged high blood pressure, or hypertension. When
The consequences of vänsterkammarvikt can vary. Initially, the thickened muscle may help maintain normal heart function.