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.