Increased prevalence of left ventricular hypertrophy in hypertensive women with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Increased prevalence of left ventricular hypertrophy in hypertensive women with type 2 diabetes mellitus

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a powerful independent risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality among hypertensive patients. Data regarding relationships between diabetes and LVH are controversial and inconclusive...

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Main Authors: Adler Yehuda, Schwammenthal Ehud, Fisman Enrique Z, Tenenbaum Alexander, Benderly Michal, Motro Michael, Shemesh Joseph
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-11-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
Diabetes mellitus
Echocardiography
Hypertension
Left ventricular hypertrophy
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/2/1/14

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