Effects of body mass index and gender on left atrial size in Chinese hypertensive patients.

CONCLUSION: Overweight and obesity were significantly associated with LAE in hypertensive patients, with obesity more significant than overweight. While BMI had the greatest correlation with LAE in male, LVMI was the most important determinant of LAE in female. Therefore, in addition to weight loss, more attention should be paid to early inhibition of left ventricular remodeling in female with hypertension.
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Source: Clinical and Experimental Hypertension - June 16, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chen X, Wu M, Xu K, Huang M, Xu H Tags: Clin Exp Hypertens Source Type: research