Figure 1. Boxplot showing the distribution of LVEF (left), MAPSE (center), and GLS (right) in patients with hypertension according to LV geometry. MAPSE and GLS panels show the decrease in longitudinal systolic function as the LV geometry worsens. Moreover, LVEF remains equal between groups.

Figure 2. ROC curve depicting low global longitudinal strain classification according to LV septum thickness. Low GLS was defined as > -17%.

Figure 3. ROC curve depicting low MAPSE classification according to LV septum thickness. Low MAPSE was defined according to sex and age.