Review Article

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy: Major Risk Factor in Patients with Hypertension: Update and Practical Clinical Applications

Table 1

Factors promoting left ventricular hypertrophy.

Hypertension
Neurohumoral factors (growth stimulation)
 Angiotensin II
 Aldosterone
 Norepinephrine
 Insulin and other growth factors
Genetic influences