Association of arterial properties with left ventricular morphology and function in the community

This study aimed to characterize the association of aortic size and ePWV with LV morphology and function. Methods: The study cohort consisted of 539 participants without overt cardiac disease who underwent extensive cardiovascular examination. Aortic root diameter was measured by two-dimensional echocardiography and ePWV was calculated from a regression equation using age and mean blood pressure. LV global longitudinal strain (LVGLS) was obtained by speckle-tracking echocardiography. Results: Aortic root diameter and ePWV were correlated with LV mass index and LVGLS, while only ePWV was related to E/e′ ratio. In multivariable analysis, aortic root diameter and ePWV were significantly related to LV mass index and LVGLS (all P 
Source: Journal of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research