The burden, correlates and outcomes of left ventricular hypertrophy among young Africans with first ever stroke in Tanzania

The burden, correlates and outcomes of left ventricular hypertrophy among young Africans with first ever stroke in Tanzania

Abstract Background Left ventricular hypertrophy is a pathophysiological response often due to chronic uncontrolled hypertension. Our primary aim was to investigate the magnitude, correlates and outcomes of left ventricular hypertrophy as a surrogate maker for chronic uncontrolled hypertension in yo...

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Main Authors: Sarah Shali Matuja, Patricia Munseri, Candida Moshiro, Khuzeima Khanbhai, Karim Mahawish
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Left ventricular hypertrophy
Young adults
Hypertension
Echocardiography
Electrocardiography
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02297-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02297-8

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