Detección de hipertrofia ventricular izquierda en adolescentes con hipertensión arterial esencial

We found a large number of adolescents with uncontrolled AHT and many had LVH (27.1%) and diastolic function alterations (30.2 %). With adequate treatment, we were able to improve or normalized these conditions and also achieved a control of blood pressure. The primary health care workers must continue working very much, however the support of secondary care is essential to achieve the objectives desired.