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Association of increased arterial stiffness with diastolic dysfunction in ischemic stroke patients: the Norwegian Stroke in the Young Study
Background: Young and middle-aged ischemic stroke survivors have a high prevalence of hypertension, increased arterial stiffness and abnormal left ventricular (LV) geometry, which all are associated with the presence of LV diastolic dysfunction. However, the prevalence and covariates of diastolic dysfunction in these patients have not been reported. Objectives: To explore diastolic dysfunction in ischemic stroke patients aged 15–60 years included in the Norwegian Stroke in the Young Study. Methods: Data from 260 patients with acute ischemic stroke was analyzed. Diastolic dysfunction was assessed by combining tran...
Source: Journal of Hypertension - February 7, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL PAPERS: Organ damage Source Type: research

Left ventricular myocardial dysfunction in young and middle-aged ischemic stroke patients: the Norwegian stroke in the young study
Background: Hypertension is highly prevalent in ischemic stroke patients, but less is known about its impact on subclinical left ventricular (LV) dysfunction in such patients. Methods: Conventional and speckle tracking echocardiography was performed in 276 young (15–44 years) and middle-aged (45–60 years) ischemic stroke patients (mean age 50 ± 9 years, 66% men). Hypertension was defined as a history of hypertension, use of antihypertensive medications, persistently elevated blood pressure (BP) during hospitalization or elevated clinic BP (≥140/90 mmHg) and ambulatory BP (≥130/80 mmHg) at follow-up vi...
Source: Journal of Hypertension - February 1, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL PAPERS: Heart Source Type: research

Covariables and types of abnormal left ventricular geometry in nonelderly ischemic stroke survivors: the Norwegian Stroke in the Young Study
Background: Abnormal left ventricular (LV) geometry types, like LV hypertrophy (LVH) and concentric remodelling, are independently associated with impaired prognosis in hypertension. Little is known about the prevalence and covariables of abnormal LV geometry types in younger ischemic stroke patients. Methods: We used clinical and echocardiographic data from 280 patients aged 15–60 years included in the Norwegian Stroke in the Young Study. LVH was defined as LV mass index greater than 46.7 g/m2.7 in women and greater than 49.2 g/m2.7 in men. Concentric remodelling was considered present if posterior wall thickne...
Source: Journal of Hypertension - September 1, 2018 Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL PAPERS: Organ damage Source Type: research

Blood pressure in professional male football players in Norway
Conclusion: Although the prevalence of high BP in professional football players was low, our data indicate a novel association between elevated BP and reduced arterial compliance, increased left ventricle mass and left atrium volume even in young athletes. This emphasizes closer focus on BP measurements and standardized follow-up after preparticipation screening of athletes.
Source: Journal of Hypertension - March 9, 2013 Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL PAPERS: Epidemiology Source Type: research