[Hypertensive cardiopathy. Studies on left ventricular hypertrophy]. / Cardiopatía hipertensiva. Estudios sobre hipertrofia ventricular izquierda.

This paper reviews the work of the cardiology Service of the Hospital de Basurto de Bilbao on hypertensive cardiomyopathy, diastolic disfunction and exercise tolerance, presenting a new pathophysiologic classification and the possibility of altering the underlying functional factors. The paper also reviews the presentation and evolution of microvascular angina in hypertensive patients.