LV remodeling and/or diastolic dysfunction in normal persons with BP of 120/80 mm hg or less and no other cardiovascular risk factors.

AIM To detect echocardiographic abnormalities in persons without cardiovascular risk factors and BP of 120/80 mm Hg or less. METHOD Detailed echocardiographic evaluation was done in 65 persons fulfilling above mentioned criteria. RESULTS Nearly 50% persons had cardiac remodeling and/or diastolic dysfunction. Pulmonary vein flow systolic velocity/diastolic velocity had significant negative correlation with systemic diastolic BP (P < .002) and mean arterial pressure (P < .05). CONCLUSION Some persons with BP of 120/80 mm Hg or less and not having conventional cardiovascular risk factors have subclinical LV remodeling and/or evidence of diastolic dysfunction. These findings could be for e-runner of established cardiovascular risk factors and should be evaluated periodically.