Normotensive Offspring of Hypertensive Parents: No Evidence of Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction in a Cross-sectional Study

1998 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
BEAT C. AESCHBACHER ◽  
YVES ALLEMANN ◽  
MICHAEL HOPF ◽  
PETER WEIDMANN
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boniface Amanee Elias Lumori ◽  
Edwin Nuwagira ◽  
Fardous Charles Abeya ◽  
Abdirahman Ali Araye ◽  
Godfrey Masete ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) is a recognized complication of diabetes mellitus which precedes and is a risk factor for heart failure. We aimed to determine the prevalence of LVDD and its association with body mass index (BMI) in ambulatory adults with diabetes mellitus. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 195 ambulatory Ugandan adults living with diabetes mellitus for at least five years from the time of diagnosis at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH). We collected demographic, clinical data and measured body mass index. Laboratory tests included glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and urine microalbumin. Echocardiography was done to determine LVDD by assessing the mitral inflow E/A ratio, E/è ratio, TR jet peak velocity, and left atrium maximum volume index. Logistic regression was used to establish associations of body mass index and other covariates with LVDD. Results: Overall, 195 participants were enrolled and 141(72.3%) were females. The mean age was 62 [standard deviation (SD), 11.5] years and median duration of diabetes diagnosis was 10 [Interquartile range (IQR), 7,15] years. LVDD was prevalent at 86% and majority, 127(65.13%) had grade-1 diastolic dysfunction. BMI ≥25kg/m2 [adjusted Odds Ratio (aOR)=2.8, (95% confidence interval (CI)=1-7.6), p=0.038], age 50 year or more [aOR= 4.9, (95%CI=1.5-16.2), p=0.010], and history of hypertension [aOR= 3.0, (95% CI= 1.1-8.1), p=0.031] were associated with LVDD.Conclusion: The prevalence of LVDD was high during the study period. We recommend early and periodic echocardiographic screening for diabetes patients with high body mass index.


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
Naveen Kumar Pandey ◽  
Prahlad Karki ◽  
Prashant Shah ◽  
Madhab Lamsal

Background: Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) represents the first stage of diabetic cardiomyopathy and is initially subclinical. Early diagnosis enables earlier treatment and stops further progression of the disease. Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI) is a new diagnostic modality with high sensitivity and specificity to know ventricular diastolic function. N-terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is a cardiac neurohormone that can be used to identify the changes in ventricular diastolic function. We aimed to estimate the concentration of NT-proBNP and correlate its value with TDI for LVDD in asymptomatic type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Methods: In this comparative cross-sectional study, we enrolled 100 asymptomatic type 2 diabetic patients and 100 healthy people aged 30-60 years. In both groups, NT-proBNP levels were measured and the presence of LVDD was determined by TDI. The primary outcome parameter was the level of NT-proBNP in diabetics and healthy people. The secondary outcome parameter was the correlation of NT-proBNP level with various grades of LVDD. Results: In patients with LVDD, NT-proBNP levels [median (IQR)] were 123 (102,194) pg/ml in diabetics and 72 (67, 77) pg/ml in the control group. In patients without LVDD, NT-proBNP levels [median (IQR)] were 69 (59, 76) pg/ml in diabetics and 57 (49, 63) pg/ml in the control group. The level of NT-proBNP was significantly higher in those with LVDD (p < 0.001). NT-proBNP concentration significantly increased as grades of LVDD increased. Conclusion: NT-proBNP is a good marker for detection of preclinical LVDD in patients with uncontrolled diabetes prone to develop cardiovascular complications.


2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (12) ◽  
pp. 2959-2962
Author(s):  
Lucia Corina Dima Cozma ◽  
Andreea Silvana Szalontay ◽  
Sebastian Cozma ◽  
Cristina Gena Dascalu ◽  
Doina Clementina Cojocaru ◽  
...  

The various thyroid axis dysfunctions have cardiovascular consequences both in hyperthyroidism and in hypothyroidism. This cross-sectional study included hyperthyroid and hypothyroid female patients in whom uric acid and NT-proBNP were determined in relation to changes in clinical findings and some echocardiographic parameters. The results of our study suggest that NT-proBNP is a better predictor than uric acid, correlating with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and systolic blood pressure variations.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingjing Hu ◽  
Zhaobin Cai

Abstract Objective: Mounting evidence links cirrhosis patients with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction(LVDD) has a poor prognosis. However, little is known about these particular individuals. Therefore, we conducted this cross-sectional study to assess the prevalence of LVDD and its associated risk factors.Methods: Consecutive cirrhosis patient who were attending Hangzhou Xixi hospital from January 2018 to December 2019 were included in this study. According to the American Society of Echocardiography 2016 criteria, cirrhosis patients were sorted into two group: the left ventricular diastolic dysfunction(LVDD) group and left ventricular diastolic function normal(LVDDn) group. Patients’ demographic data, clinical characteristics, laboratory data were recorded. Furthermore, we conducted a multi-factor analysis.Results: A total of 398cirrhosis patients were included in the study. The incidence of LVDD in this study was 49.7% (198 cases). In this study, the mean age and BMI of the patients were 52.9±8.2 years and 23.0±3.3kg/m2,respectively. Of 398 patients, 255(64.1%) of them were males. With regard to etiology, there were 296 patients (74.4%) with hepatitis B cirrhosis and 59 patients (14.8%) with alcoholic cirrhosis. The LVDD group had higher age, higher BMI, greater frequency of ascites and esophageal varices, prolonged prothrombin time, increased international normalized ratio, increased bilirubin, increased CK and AST, and longer QT interval than the LVDDn group(p<0.05, both). In terms of echocardiography, the LVDD group had larger aortic inner diameter, left atrial inner diameter and left ventricular wall diastolic thickness than LVDDn group(p<0.05, both). The multivariate analysis showed age>55 years, BMI>24kg/m2, hepatic decompensated, QTcB>440ms were independently associated with risk of LVDD.Conclusion: The prevalence of LVDD among cirrhosis patients was 49.8%. Cirrhosis patients with LVDD had worse liver function. Further, age>55 years, BMI>24kg/m2, hepatic decompensated, QTcB>440ms were independent predictors of LVDD.


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