| Baseline characteristics | Non-LVH | Controls | p Value (*p<0.05) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 70 ± 12 | 69 ± 7 | 0.652 |
| Years of hypertension | 10 ± 11 | 0 | <0.001* |
| Body mass index | 29 ± 5 | 24 ± 4 | <0.001* |
| Biplance ejection fraction (%) | 59 ± 8 | 63 ± 8 | 0.077 |
| E/A | 0.78 ± 0.17 | 0.88 ± 0.25 | 0.065 |
| LVMI | 77 ± 19 | 78 ± 19 | 0.890 |
| LAVI | 30 ± 12 | 23 ± 8 | 0.007* |
| Deceleration time (ms) | 248 ± 53 | 255 ± 47 | 0.543 |
LAVI, left atrial volume index; LVH, left ventricular hypertension; LVMI, left ventricular mass index.