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  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Biology
  • Hypertension Research

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  • Primary (essential) grade 1 hypertension is common.
  • Endothelial dysfunction is an early sign of cardiovascular disease.
  • The relationship between endothelial function and cardiac parameters in early hypertension requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between endothelial function and cardiac structure/function in patients with newly diagnosed grade 1 hypertension.
  • To assess if endothelial function influences cardiac performance metrics.
  • To explore the association between flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and echocardiographic findings.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 109 patients with grade 1 hypertension.
  • Echocardiography to assess cardiac structure and function.
  • Flow-mediated dilation (FMD) testing in 34 patients to evaluate endothelial function.

Main Results:

  • No significant baseline demographic differences between normal and reduced FMD groups.
  • Age negatively correlated with FMD, indicating reduced endothelial function in older individuals.
  • Normal endothelial function group showed better systolic/diastolic parameters and lower right ventricular Tei index compared to the reduced function group.

Conclusions:

  • Endothelial function is linked to right ventricular performance in grade 1 hypertension.
  • Improved endothelial function is associated with better overall cardiac performance.
  • Further research is needed to confirm findings and elucidate hypertension's independent effects.