Key result
Obesity in hypertensive adults was associated with a higher prevalence of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (78%) compared to non-obese hypertensive adults (58%).
Why the study?
The study was conducted to examine the effect of obesity on echocardiographic parameters of LV systolic and diastolic functions in asymptomatic hypertensive adults.
Does obesity worsen left ventricular systolic and diastolic function in asymptomatic hypertensive adults?
Population
100 asymptomatic hypertensive adults (65 males and 35 females)
Comparison
Obese hypertensives vs non-obese hypertensives
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Obesity may impair LV function in asymptomatic hypertensives; hypothesis-generating, prospective studies needed before clinical adoption.
Cross-Sectional (n=100)
No
Does obesity worsen left ventricular systolic and diastolic function in asymptomatic hypertensive adults?
Absolute Event Rate: 78% vs 58%
p-value: p=<0.05
Obesity in hypertensive individuals is associated with a significantly higher prevalence of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction compared to non-obese hypertensives.
Shree et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=100). Obesity vs. Non-obese was evaluated on Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (p=<0.05). Obesity in hypertensive adults was associated with a higher prevalence of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (78%) compared to non-obese hypertensive adults (58%).
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