The voltage of R wave in lead aVL improves risk stratification in hypertensive patients without ECG left ventricular hypertrophy

Abstract

Our results show for the first time that the voltage of the R wave in lead aVL improves cardiovascular risk stratification in hypertensive patients without left ventricular hypertrophy on ECG. Its prognostic value is independent of LV mass on echocardiography and 24-h ambulatory blood pressure.