Open AccessTissue Velocity Echocardiography Shows Early Improvement in Diastolic Function With Irbesartan and Atenolol Therapy in Patients With Hypertensive Left Ventricular HypertrophyResults From the Swedish Irbesartan Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Investigation vs Atenolol (SILVHIA)
Author(s) -
Richard Müller-Brunotte,
Thomas Kahan,
Karin Malmqvist,
Margareta Ring,
Magnus Edner
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
american journal of hypertension
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.009
H-Index - 136
eISSN - 1941-7225
pISSN - 0895-7061
DOI - 10.1016/j.amjhyper.2006.02.009
Subject(s) - irbesartan , medicine , atenolol , cardiology , diastole , left ventricular hypertrophy , blood pressure
Abnormal diastolic function is common in hypertensive left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). Early identification and treatment may prevent future cardiovascular events.
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