Association of computed tomography-derived left ventricular size with major cardiovascular events in the general population: the Heinz Nixdorf recall study

Atherosclerosis
Iryna DykunAmir A Mahabadi

Abstract

To investigate the relationship between LV size as determined by non-contrast enhanced cardiac CT with incident cardiovascular disease in the general population free of clinical cardiovascular disease. LV axial area was quantified from non-contrast CT in axial, end-diastolic images at a mid-ventricular slice in participants from the population-based Heinz Nixdorf recall study, free of cardiovascular disease (n=3926, 59±8years, 53%female). LV size index (LVI) was defined as the quotient of LV area and body surface area. Major CV events (coronary events, stroke, CV death) were assessed during follow-up. Association of LVI with events was assessed using Cox regression analysis in unadjusted and multivariable adjusted models. During 8.0±1.5years of follow-up, 219 subjects developed a major CV event. Those with events had larger LVI at baseline (2258±352 vs. 2149±276 mm2/m2, p<0.0001). In univariate analysis, increase of LVI by 1 standard deviation was associated with 40% higher risk of events (HR(95%CI):1.41(1.26-1.59), p<0.0001). Associations remained statistically significant after adjustment for CV risk factors (1.24(1.10-1.40), p=0.0007) and when further adjusting for CAC (1.21(1.07-1.37), p=0.003). There was a trend towards st...Continue Reading

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Apr 19, 2015·Atherosclerosis·Paolo Raggi
Jul 28, 2016·JACC. Cardiovascular Imaging·Amir A MahabadiUNKNOWN Heinz Nixdorf Investigative Group

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