Question: how is left ventricular hypertrophy measured?
Answer: The left ventricular mass index (LVMI) was obtained as an indicator of LVH by echocardiography as a ratio of LVM and body surface area. LV hypertrophy (LVH) was defined by LVMI thresholds of 125 g/m2 for men, and 110 g/m2 for women.