Associations between symptoms of depression and anxiety with left ventricular hypertrophy among Hispanic/Latino participants of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a major independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is the leading cause of death among all U.S. groups, including Hispanic/Latino adults. LVH is commonly seen in the setting of hypertension and there is evidence that psychological factors, such as depression and anxiety, are risk factors in hypertension development.

Objective

To evaluate the association between symptoms of depression and trait anxiety with incident LVH among U.S. Hispanic/Latino adults.

Methods

The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos is an ongoing population-based observational cohort study of Hispanic/Latino adults. Participants were examined in 2008-2011 at visit 1 (V1) and in 2014-2017 visit 2 (V2). Symptoms of depression and

SUBMITTER: Andrade-Bucknor SN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12870614 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature