Key result
Uncontrolled hypertension linked to ~10% lower TAPSE and impaired RV systolic function versus normotensive controls.
Why the study?
Systemic hypertension is known to influence left ventricular geometry and function, but its effects on the right ventricle also warrant noninvasive echocardiographic evaluation.
Does uncontrolled systemic hypertension impair right ventricular function in adults?
Case-Control (n=100)
No
Does uncontrolled systemic hypertension impair right ventricular function in adults?
Uncontrolled systemic hypertension is associated with significant right ventricular systolic and diastolic dysfunction as assessed by echocardiography.
Supports RV assessment in uncontrolled hypertension; hypothesis-generating, requiring longitudinal studies before clinical adoption.
Systemic hypertension is an important risk factor for coronary artery disease and cerebrovascular accident. Systemic hypertension not only influence left ventricular geometry and function but also that of the right ventricle. Echocardiography is noninvasive mode to assess right ventricular function. This study is aimed to evaluate right ventricular function in patients with uncontrolled systemic hypertension. The results underscore that right ventricular function is significantly affected in patients with uncontrolled systemic hypertension.
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Surendar P B Swaminathan (2023) conducted a case-control in Uncontrolled systemic hypertension (n=100). Uncontrolled systemic hypertension vs. No systemic hypertension was evaluated on Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) (p=0.001). Patients with uncontrolled systemic hypertension had significantly impaired right ventricular systolic function, demonstrated by a lower mean TAPSE (18.95 mm vs 21.05 mm, p=0.001) compared to normotensive controls.
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