Assessment of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Incidence and Antihypertensive Therapy Efficacy in Hypertensive Patients

Authors

  • Samia Perwaiz Khan JMDC, Sohail University, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Harris Majeed JMDC, Sohail University, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Safia Izhar JMDC, Sohail University, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Shaista Kanwal JMDC, Sohail University, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Raeeqah Ahmed JMDC, Sohail University, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Rimsha Munawar JMDC, Sohail University, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Somal Meraj JMDC, Sohail University, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Laiba Naz JMDC, Sohail University, Karachi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47144/phj.v57i1.2569

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the incidence of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in hypertensive individuals in Karachi, Pakistan, and to evaluate the effectiveness of antihypertensive therapy in preventing LVH.

Methodology: A total of 200 hypertensive patients were referred from the Cardiac OPD to the Radiology department of Medicare Cardiac and General Hospital, Karachi, for echocardiography. Echocardiographic measurements of cardiac chambers were performed by expert echocardiographers, and left ventricular mass (LVM) was calculated using the formula recommended by the American Society of Echocardiography.

Results: Among the hypertensive patients, 100 had uncontrolled blood pressure (≥140/90 mmHg) while 100 had controlled blood pressure (≤130/80 mmHg). The female-to-male ratio was 3:1, with ages ranging from 21 to 80 years. Patients with uncontrolled hypertension exhibited a higher mean body mass index (29 ± 5 kg/m2) and significantly elevated LVM (mean 154 ± 4 g/m2). Angiotensin receptor inhibitors were the most commonly prescribed and effective antihypertensive agents, either as monotherapy or in combination therapy (60%), demonstrating utility in preventing LVH.

Conclusion: This study highlights a high incidence of LVH in uncontrolled hypertensive individuals compared to those with controlled hypertension. Transthoracic echocardiography emerged as a highly valuable, non-invasive tool for measuring LVM and assessing the effectiveness of antihypertensive therapy.

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Published

2024-03-30

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Khan SP, Majeed H, Izhar S, Kanwal S, Ahmed R, Munawar R, Meraj S, Naz L. Assessment of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Incidence and Antihypertensive Therapy Efficacy in Hypertensive Patients. Pak Heart J [Internet]. 2024Mar.30 [cited 2024Nov.24];57(1):18-22. Available from: https://pakheartjournal1.pcs.org.pk/index.php/pk/article/view/2569

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Vol. 57 No. 1 (2024): Pakistan Heart Journal

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