A Study of LVDD in Hypertensives and its Correlation with hs-CRP

Systemic hypertension affects the left ventricular diastolic function. Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction(LVDD) is assessed with 2-dimensional echocardiography. Also the effect of hypertension on heart can be correlated with hs-CRP. The stages of systemic hypertension, the severity of LVDD and the elevation of hs-CRP had positive correlation.Patients with LVDD and elevated hs-CRP should be treated with antihyperetensives to prevent from HFnEF.

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Le Dr Shankar Laudari est diplômé du College of Medical Sciences-Teaching Hospital (Université de Katmandou). Il est titulaire d'un doctorat en médecine interne et d'un doctorat en médecine en cardiologie. Il travaille comme cardiologue consultant et s'intéresse tout particulièrement à la recherche cardiovasculaire (dépistage de la maladie rénale aiguë, études d'essai, etc.)