Interventricular septal thickness was positively correlated with systolic blood pressure (correlation coefficient 0.121; P<.001) among normotensive aircrew candidates.
Cross-Sectional (n=2,386)
Is interventricular septum and posterior wall thickness associated with higher systolic blood pressure in normotensive individuals?
Even within the normal range, increased interventricular septal or posterior wall thickness on echocardiography is associated with higher systolic blood pressure in healthy individuals.
Estimación del efecto: correlation coefficient 0.121
valor p: p=<.001
Elevated blood pressure (BP) is a known factor that affects the structure of the left ventricle. The association between left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and BP in normotensive individuals is poorly understood. All individuals who underwent routine echocardiography and BP measurements as aircrew candidates for the Israeli Air Force in the years 2006 to 2012 were identified. Participants with normal values were included. Associations between echocardiographic characteristics and BP were studied. A total of 2386 participants were included. Mean systolic BP was 125.31±11.18 mm Hg and mean diastolic BP was 68.69±9.02 mm Hg. Interventricular septal (IVS) thickness was positively correlated with systolic BP (P<.001, correlation coefficient 0.121) and significantly inversely correlated with heart rate and hematocrit level (P<.001 for both). Men with evidence of IVS or posterior wall thickening on echocardiography, even within the normal range, may require a closer follow-up of BP.
Eliakim‐Raz et al. (Thu,) conducted a cross-sectional in Normotensive individuals (n=2,386). Interventricular septal and posterior wall thickness was evaluated on Systolic blood pressure (correlation coefficient 0.121, p=<.001). Interventricular septal thickness was positively correlated with systolic blood pressure (correlation coefficient 0.121; P<.001) among normotensive aircrew candidates.