Values are mean ± standard deviation, number of subjects (%); HTN =
Hypertension; ACEi angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors; ARA =
angiotensin receptors antagonists; SBP = systolic blood pressure; DBP =
diastolic blood pressure; BMI = body mass index £:
Adjusted for all significant variables on bivariate analysis
(p<0.05).
Table II:Echocardiographic parameters, LA phasic volumetric functions and peak
atrial longitudinal strain.