Prognostic Significance of Serial Changes in Left Ventricular Mass in Essential Hypertension

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Authors

Paolo Verdecchia · Ospedale Civile di Giaveno

Giuseppe Schillaci · Ospedale Civile di Giaveno

Claudia Borgioni · Ospedale Civile di Giaveno

Antonella Ciucci · Ospedale Civile di Giaveno

Roberto Gattobigio · Ospedale Civile di Giaveno

Ivano Zampi · Ospedale Civile di Giaveno

Gianpaolo Reboldi

Abstract

In essential hypertension, a reduction in LV mass during treatment is a favorable prognostic marker that predicts a lesser risk for subsequent cardiovascular morbid events. Such an association is independent of baseline LV mass, baseline clinic and ambulatory BP, and degree of BP reduction.

Topics & Keywords

Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 97, Issue 1, pp. 48-54

DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.97.1.48

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