Clinical methods for the detection and management of left ventricular hypertrophy.

Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) has been shown to be an independent risk factor for adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events. Despite this well-known association, the lack of a standardized approach for both the quantification of LVH and the monitoring of LVH regression has limited its use as a primary risk factor that can be clinically targeted. In this State of the Art Paper, we will provide a current appraisal of LVH with a focus on presenting the current methods to accurately detect LVH and management strategies to develop a therapeutic target for clinicians.