Wang Ying
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital, China
Publications
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Research Article
Determinants of Left Atrial Size in Hypertensive Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s): Wen Wei, Rao Jiahuan, Wang Ying and Chen Haibo*
This study examined 251 hypertensive patients to identify the factors influencing left atrial size. Duration of hypertension, age, left ventricular hypertrophy, atrial fibrillation, and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction were significant predictors (P < 0.05), whereas CAD (Coronary Heart Disease) and hypertension grade were not (P > 0.05). Early intervention in these factors may improve the cardiovascular outcomes. Background: Hypertension is a common health issue in China that affects a large proportion of the population. The adverse effects of hypertension on cardiac target organs, particularly through changes in the left atrial size, have been widely recognized. Left atrial enlargement is closely associated with multiple cardiovascular complications, including heart failure and stroke. Therefore, identifying the factors influencing left atrial s.. Read More»