Key result
Age independently predicted adjusted left ventricular mass in black youths (beta=4.4, P<0.004), whereas systolic blood pressure (beta=0.4, P<0.003) was the primary predictor in white youths.
Why the study?
What are the independent predictors of left ventricular mass adjusted for body size in black versus white normotensive youths?
Population
100 normotensive youths (60 black, mean age 13 +/- 2 years; 40 white, mean age 14 +/- 2 years)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Ethnic differences in LV mass predictors among normotensive youths are hypothesis-generating; prospective studies needed before clinical consideration.
Cross-Sectional (n=100)
What are the independent predictors of left ventricular mass adjusted for body size in black versus white normotensive youths?
The age-related increase in adjusted left ventricular mass in black youths, but not white youths, may contribute to the early development of cardiovascular disease in the black population.
Harshfield et al. (1994) conducted a cross-sectional in Normotensive youths (n=100). Black race vs. White race was evaluated on Predictors of left ventricular mass adjusted for body size. Age independently predicted adjusted left ventricular mass in black youths (beta=4.4, P<0.004), whereas systolic blood pressure (beta=0.4, P<0.003) was the primary predictor in white youths.
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