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Evaluation of Left Ventricular Structure and Function using 3D Echocardiography
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Determinants of Left Ventricular Mass Among Apparently Normal Children in Enugu State

Josephat Maduabuchi Chinawa1, Edmund Ndudi Ossai2, Awoere Tamunosiki Chinawa3

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Ituku/Ozalla and University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku/Ozalla Enugu State.

Nigerian Medical Journal : Journal of the Nigeria Medical Association
|July 24, 2025
PubMed

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Left ventricular mass index (LVMI) is vital for pediatric risk stratification. This study found a 5.0% prevalence of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in Nigerian children, with significant correlations between LVMI and weight, BMI, and surface area.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • Left ventricular mass (LVM) index is critical for risk stratification in children.
  • Assessing LVM and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) prevalence is essential for pediatric cardiac care.
  • Understanding normative LVM values aids in diagnosing pediatric cardiovascular conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document Left Ventricular Mass (LVM) values in children from Southeast Nigeria.
  • To determine the prevalence of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) in healthy Nigerian children.
  • To explore correlations between Left Ventricular Mass Index (LVMI) and factors like age, gender, and height.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study involving 218 children across three hospitals over six years.
  • Echocardiographic measurements were used to assess LVH parameters and indices.
  • Data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, version 20.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) was found to be 5.0% among the studied children.
  • Strong positive correlations were observed between left ventricular mass and surface area (r=0.751, p<0.001), weight (r=0.755, p<0.001), and BMI (r=0.34, p=0.004).
  • A positive correlation was noted between left ventricular mass and height (r=0.126, p=0.238).

Conclusions:

  • This study established mean normative values for LVM indexed to height, BMI, surface area, and weight in Nigerian children.
  • These normative values can assist cardiothoracic surgeons and pediatric cardiologists in clinical decision-making.
  • The findings highlight the importance of LVM assessment for pediatric cardiovascular risk stratification.
Abstract

Keywords:
EchocardiographyHealthy ChildrenLeft Ventricular HypertrophyPrevalence

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