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Relation of Left Ventricular Mass and Geometry to Morbidity and Mortality in Uncomplicated Essential Hypertension
Annals of Internal Medicine · 1991 · Vol. 114(5) · pp. 345–352
Michael J. Koren✉(NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital)Richard B. DevereuxPaul N. CasaleDaniel D. SavageJ. H. Laragh
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.
Blood Pressure and Hypertension StudiesGlobal Health Care IssuesCardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsMedicineLeft ventricular hypertrophyInternal medicineCardiologyBody mass indexBlood pressureEssential hypertensionCohortMass indexBody surface area
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AdultCardiovascular DiseasesEchocardiographyFemaleCardiomegalyHumansHypertensionMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesRisk FactorsStatistics as Topic
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