Key result
Hypertension is linked to impaired abdominal aortic wall motion and increased stiffness.
Why the study?
The potential clinical application of tissue Doppler imaging for measuring abdominal aortic wall motion in healthy and hypertensive adults was not established.
Can tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) of the abdominal aorta differentiate wall motion features between hypertensive and healthy adults?
Population
53 hypertensive and 29 sex-matched healthy adults
Comparison
Hypertensive adults vs healthy adults
Design
Cross-sectional study using tissue Doppler imaging
Authors
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TDI aortic wall parameters are measurable in hypertension; leaves open incremental diagnostic value over standard imaging.
Cross-Sectional (n=82)
Can tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) of the abdominal aorta differentiate wall motion features between hypertensive and healthy adults?
Tissue Doppler imaging can detect qualitative and quantitative differences in abdominal aortic wall motion and compliance between hypertensive and healthy adults.
Huang et al. (2008) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=82). Hypertension vs. Healthy adults was evaluated on Abdominal aortic wall motion parameters (S1, S2, D, E, PWTT, stiffness index beta). Hypertension was associated with altered abdominal aortic wall motion, including lower S1 and D velocities, and increased aortic stiffness compared to healthy controls.