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Ryu, Kim, Lee, Kwon, Kang, and Ryoo: The Effect of Aging on the Left Ventricular Mass
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Korean Circulation Journal

Korean Circulation Journal 1989; 19(3): 405-412.

Published online: 30 September 1989

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4070/kcj.1989.19.3.405

The Effect of Aging on the Left Ventricular Mass

Wang Seong Ryu, M.D., Tae Ho Kim, M.D., Hyang Ju Lee, M.D., Ki lk Kwon, M.D., Chang Soon Kang, M.D., Un Ho Ryoo, M.D.

Copyright © 1989 The Korean Society of Circulation

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Abstract

The fundamental alterations in the cardiovascular system that occur consequent to aging are of great pratical importnace to clinicians.
Senescent cardic muscle has many features of prolonged tension development, impaired relaxation and diminished response to receptor-mediated inotropic interactions.
We estimated left ventricular mass by 2-D echo area-length method using a high quality planimeter. Age-related increments in left ventricular mass demostrated, but left ventricular enddiastolic cavity volumes were unaffected by age.
The increase in left ventricular mass observed with aging is typical of pressuer-overload hypertrophy and its stimulus may be increased afterload from senescent changes.

Keywords: Left ventricular mass, 2-D echo, Aging

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