January 1, 1986Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Echocardiographic Evaluation of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Key result
Echocardiography demonstrated left ventricular hypertrophy in almost 50% of patients with mild to moderate hypertension, compared to approximately 5% identified by electrocardiogram and chest x-ray.
Why the study?
Does echocardiography improve the detection of left ventricular hypertrophy in patients with mild to moderate hypertension compared to electrocardiogram and chest x-ray?
Population
Patients with mild to moderate hypertension, including a subgroup of young hypertensive patients and…
Comparison
Echocardiography vs Electrocardiogram and chest x-ray
Design
Review
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Echocardiography may detect more LVH than ECG or chest x-ray in mild-moderate hypertension; leaves open effects on therapy and outcomes.
Structured PICO
Does echocardiography improve the detection of left ventricular hypertrophy in patients with mild to moderate hypertension compared to electrocardiogram and chest x-ray?
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Population
Patients with mild to moderate hypertension, including a subgroup of young hypertensive patients (average age 28 years), evaluated for left ventricular hypertrophy.
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Exposure
Echocardiography
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Comparator
Electrocardiogram and chest x-ray
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Outcome
Detection of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH)surrogate
Main Result
Absolute Event Rate: 50% vs 5%
Echocardiography is significantly more sensitive than electrocardiogram and chest x-ray for detecting left ventricular hypertrophy in patients with mild to moderate hypertension, which may help guide antihypertensive therapy.
Cite This Study
Weber et al. (1986) conducted a review in Mild to moderate hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy. Echocardiography vs. Electrocardiogram and chest x-ray was evaluated on Detection of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). Echocardiography demonstrated left ventricular hypertrophy in almost 50% of patients with mild to moderate hypertension, compared to approximately 5% identified by electrocardiogram and chest x-ray.