Myocardial hypertrophy

This is a slower but more effective compensatory function. It mainly occurs in the case of long-term pressure overload, the total myocardium increases, and the contractile force is strengthened, so that the heart can maintain normal blood circulation and have considerable reserve power. . However, this compensatory function also has its disadvantages, mainly because hypertrophic myocardium requires increased oxygen, and coronary blood supply is often not met, resulting in myocardial ischemia, which will eventually lead to decreased myocardial contractility. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is characterized by myocardial hypertrophy. Presented as ventricular muscle hypertrophy, typically in the left ventricle, and even the ventricular septum, occasionally concentric hypertrophy.

The material in this site is intended to be of general informational use and is not intended to constitute medical advice, probable diagnosis, or recommended treatments.