Left Ventricular Geometry and Severe Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Children and Adolescents With Essential Hypertension

Abstract

Severe LV hypertrophy and abnormal LV geometry are relatively prevalent in young patients with essential hypertension. These findings suggest that these patients may be at risk for future cardiovascular disease and underscore the importance of recognition and treatment of blood pressure elevation in children and adolescents. Weight loss is an important component of therapy in young patients with essential hypertension who are overweight.