Increased plasma homocysteine levels are associated with left ventricular hypertrophy in hypertensive patients with normal renal function.

This study aimed to investigate relationships among left ventricular mass index (LVMI), plasma homocysteine levels and renal function in a population from southern China. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed in 2464 patients from June 2016 to July 2021. Patients were divided into three groups based on gender-specific tertiles of homocysteine levels. LVMI ≥ 115 g/m2 for man, or ≥ 95 g/m2 for woman was defined as LVH. Results: LVMI and the percentage of LVH were increased, while estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was decreased with the increase in homocysteine levels, both significantly. Multivariate stepwise regression analysis showed th at eGFR and homocysteine were independently associated with LVMI in patients with hypertension. No correlation was observed between homocysteine and LVMI in patients without hypertension. Stratified by eGFR, further analysis confirmed homocysteine was independently associated with LVMI (β = 0.126, t = 4.333, P
Source: Kidney and Blood Pressure Research - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research