Sex-Related Differences in Left Ventricular Geometry Patterns in Patients With Arterial Hypertension.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sex-specific differences in left ventricular (LV) geometry might help in developing tailored strategies for hypertension management.

Objectives

The purpose of the study was to evaluate sex-related differences in LV geometry at baseline and over time in hypertension.

Methods

From a prospective registry, we included hypertensives without prevalent cardiovascular disease, incident myocardial infarction, chronic kidney disease > stage III, and with normal LV ejection fraction. LV mass index >115 g/m² in males and >95 g/m2 in females, identified LV hypertrophy (LVH). Relative wall thickness ≥0.43 defined LV concentric geometry. LVH in presence of concentric geometry was defined as concentric LVH, whereas relative wall thickness <0.43 was categorized a

SUBMITTER: Canciello G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11406027 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature