Right ventricular hypertrophy
- Right ventricular hypertrophy
Infobox_Disease
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Caption = Right Ventricular hypertrophy
DiseasesDB = 11623
ICD10 = ICD10|I|51|7|i|30
ICD9 = ICD9|429.3
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MeshID = D017380
Right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH) is a form of ventricular hypertrophy affecting the right ventricle.
Blood travels through the right ventricle to the lungs. If conditions occur which decrease pulmonary circulation, meaning blood does not flow well from the heart to the lungs, extra stress can be placed on the right ventricle. This can lead to right ventricular hypertrophy.
Common causes include:
* Pulmonary hypertension
* Fallot tetralogy
* Pulmonary valve stenosis
* Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
* High altitude [ [http://www.lib.mcg.edu/edu/eshuphysio/program/section4/4ch7/s4ch7_32.htm Sect. 4, Ch. 7: Acclimatization to High Altitude ] ]
* Cardiac fibrosis
* COPD
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