IMR Press / RCM / Volume 25 / Issue 3 / DOI: 10.31083/j.rcm2503093
Open Access Review
Hypertensive Heart Disease: Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Treatment
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1 Department of Cardiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 410013 Changsha, Hunan, China
2 Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, 410013 Changsha, Hunan, China
*Correspondence: junru@csu.edu.cn (Junru Wu); caijingjing83@hotmail.com (Jingjing Cai)
These authors contributed equally.
Rev. Cardiovasc. Med. 2024, 25(3), 93; https://doi.org/10.31083/j.rcm2503093
Submitted: 30 September 2023 | Revised: 19 November 2023 | Accepted: 22 November 2023 | Published: 6 March 2024
Copyright: © 2024 The Author(s). Published by IMR Press.
This is an open access article under the CC BY 4.0 license.
Abstract

Hypertensive heart disease (HHD) presents a substantial global health burden, spanning a spectrum from subtle cardiac functional alterations to overt heart failure. In this comprehensive review, we delved into the intricate pathophysiological mechanisms governing the onset and progression of HHD. We emphasized the significant role of neurohormonal activation, inflammation, and metabolic remodeling in HHD pathogenesis, offering insights into promising therapeutic avenues. Additionally, this review provided an overview of contemporary imaging diagnostic tools for precise HHD severity assessment. We discussed in detail the current potential treatments for HHD, including pharmacologic, lifestyle, and intervention devices. This review aimed to underscore the global importance of HHD and foster a deeper understanding of its pathophysiology, ultimately contributing to improved public health outcomes.

Keywords
hypertensive heart disease
mechanisms
diagnosis
treatment
Funding
2022RC3073/Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province
2022SK2030/Hunan Key Research and Development Project
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