Aldosterone induces left ventricular subclinical systolic dysfunction: a strain imaging study
Journal
Journal of hypertension
Journal Volume
36
Journal Issue
2
Pages
353-360
Date Issued
2018-02
Author(s)
Abstract
Primary aldosteronism is associated with a higher incidence of left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction than essential hypertension. However, systolic function via endocardial measurements is similar between patients with primary aldosteronism and essential hypertension. Speckle-tracking echocardiography is a sensitive tool which can detect subclinical impairments in systolic function. The aim of this study was to investigate aldosterone-induced subclinical impairments in systolic function.
Subjects
global longitudinal strain; primary aldosteronism; speckle-tracking echocardiography; Taiwan Primary Aldosteronism Investigation; PRESERVED EJECTION FRACTION; MYOCARDIAL FIBROSIS; ARTERIAL-HYPERTENSION; MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE-1; CHAMBER QUANTIFICATION; EUROPEAN-ASSOCIATION; LONGITUDINAL STRAIN; AMERICAN-SOCIETY; TISSUE INHIBITOR; HEART-FAILURE
Publisher
LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
Type
journal article