Table 5.
Comparison between hypertensive patients with normal GLS and hypertensive patients with reduced GLS.
| NORMAL GLS (N = 37) | REDUCED GLS (N = 23) | P-VALUE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 42.62 ± 7.13 | 41.3 ± 7.93 | NS |
| Sex (%): Males Females |
8 (21.6%) 29 (78.37%) |
8 (34.7%) 15 (65.21%) |
NS |
| BMI | 30.36 ± 6.32 | 34.92 ± 5.34 | 0.006 |
| Duration of HTN (years) | 3.75 ± 3.92 | 3.56 ± 4.48 | NS |
| RWT | 0.37 ± 0.46 | 0.38 ± 0.39 | 0.17 |
| LVMI (gm/m2) | 86.12 ± 19.57 | 93.67 ± 19.98 | 0.15 |
| LAvol.index (ml/m2) | 21.88 ± 3.8 | 23.15 ± 4.25 | 0.23 |
| S’ (cm/sec) | 7.84 ± 1.82 | 7.55 ± 1.67 | 0.54 |
| MAPSE (mm) | 15.89 ± 1.7 | 14.8 ± 2.31 | 0.06 |