Longitudinal Changes in LV Structure and Diastolic Function in Relation to Arterial Properties in General Population

Conclusions Progression to LV concentric remodeling pattern was associated with higher baseline PWV. In women, cPP predicted worsening of LV diastolic function. Our study highlights the importance of arterial properties as mediator of LV concentric remodeling in men and women, and diastolic dysfunction in women.

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Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - November 6, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Cauwenberghs, N., Knez, J., Dhooge, J., Thijs, L., Yang, W.-Y., Wei, F.-F., Zhang, Z.-Y., Staessen, J. A., Kuznetsova, T. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research