March 1, 1991
View Full PaperRelation of Left Ventricular Mass and Geometry to Morbidity and Mortality in Uncomplicated Essential Hypertension
Structured PICO
Does echocardiographically determined left ventricular mass and geometry predict morbidity and mortality in patients with uncomplicated essential hypertension?
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Population
Patients with uncomplicated essential hypertension
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Intervention
Echocardiographic determination of left ventricular mass and geometry
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Outcome
Morbidity and mortalityhard clinical
Echocardiographic assessment of left ventricular mass and geometry provides superior risk stratification compared to blood pressure alone in patients with uncomplicated essential hypertension.
Abstract
Echocardiographically determined left ventricular mass and geometry stratify risk in patients with essential hypertension independently of and more strongly than blood pressure or other potentially reversible risk factors and may help to stratify the need for intensive treatment.