Key result
Echocardiographic estimation of LV mass using the Penn method identified left ventricular hypertrophy in 100% of patients, compared to 48% using posterior wall and septal thickness.
Why the study?
Does echocardiographic estimation of LV mass improve the identification of left ventricular hypertrophy compared to wall thickness measurements in adults with ECG criteria for LVH?
Cross-Sectional (n=27)
Does echocardiographic estimation of LV mass improve the identification of left ventricular hypertrophy compared to wall thickness measurements in adults with ECG criteria for LVH?
Absolute Event Rate: 100% vs 48%
Echocardiographic estimation of LV mass is a more sensitive indicator of left ventricular hypertrophy than simple wall thickness measurements.
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LV mass estimation detected more LVH than wall thickness; hypothesis-generating in ECG-positive adults and should not yet change practice.
McFarland et al. (1978) conducted a cross-sectional in Left ventricular hypertrophy (n=27). Echocardiographic estimation of LV mass vs. LV posterior wall and septal thickness was evaluated on Identification of left ventricular hypertrophy. Echocardiographic estimation of LV mass using the Penn method identified left ventricular hypertrophy in 100% of patients, compared to 48% using posterior wall and septal thickness.
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