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  • Title: Beta blockers & left ventricular hypertrophy regression.
    Author: George T, Ajit MS, Abraham G.
    Journal: Indian Heart J; 2010; 62(2):139-42. PubMed ID: 21180305.
    Abstract:
    Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) particularly in hypertensive patients is a strong predictor of adverse cardiovascular events. Identifying LVH not only helps in the prognostication but also in the choice of therapeutic drugs. The prevalence of LVH is age linked and has a direct correlation to the severity of hypertension. Adequate control of blood pressure, most importantly central aortic pressure and blocking the effects of cardiomyocyte stimulatory growth factors like Angiotensin II helps in regression of LVH. Among the various antihypertensives ACE-inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers are more potent than other drugs in regressing LVH. Beta blockers especially the newer cardio selective ones do still have a role in regressing LVH albeit a minor one. A meta-analysis of various studies on LVH regression shows many lacunae. There have been no consistent criteria for defining LVH and documenting LVH regression. This article reviews current evidence on the role of Beta Blockers in LVH regression.
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