Why the study?
What is the prevalence and correlates of echocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy among employed patients with uncomplicated hypertension?
Population
621 employed subjects, including 145 with borderline hypertension, 316 with sustained hypertension, and…
Design
Cross-sectional
Key result
Essential hypertension was associated with echocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy, with a prevalence of 12% in borderline hypertension and 20% in sustained hypertension.
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Echocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy is present in a significant proportion of patients with even mild or borderline hypertension, with higher rates of concentric LVH observed in black patients.
Cross-Sectional (n=621)
What is the prevalence and correlates of echocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy among employed patients with uncomplicated hypertension?
Echocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy is present in a significant proportion of patients with even mild or borderline hypertension, with higher rates of concentric LVH observed in black patients.
Hammond et al. (1986) conducted a cross-sectional in uncomplicated hypertension (n=621). Essential hypertension vs. Normotension was evaluated on Prevalence of left ventricular hypertrophy. Essential hypertension was associated with echocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy, with a prevalence of 12% in borderline hypertension and 20% in sustained hypertension.