Target systolic blood pressure in patients with left ventricular hypertrophy

European Journal of Internal Medicine 2026 Open access

Read full text
Authors: Sverre E. Kjeldsen, Brent Egan, Giuseppe Mancia, Julian E. Mariampillai, Sondre Heimark, Michel Burnier
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2026.106760
Cited by: 3
References: 47

Abstract

Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is the most common hypertension-related cardiac disorder. Indeed, it is present in about 50% of patients with hypertension when examined by echocardiography and up to 20-30% when examined by electrocardiogram (ECG). The presence of LVH may be related to safety concerns when treating hypertension because data from large outcome trials in middle-aged and older patients have shown increased mortality if systolic blood pressure (BP) is lowered

Fields of Study & Subjects

Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Heart Failure Treatment and Management Heart rate and cardiovascular health

Publication details

Journal / source
European Journal of Internal Medicine
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
146
Pages
106760–106760
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
EN