Left atrial enlargement (LAE) is a common feature of hypertensive heart disease 1, 2 and is present in ~30% of the population with arterial hypertension. 3, 4 Most previous studies concerning the ...
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Systolic pressure measures arterial pressure when the heart contracts, with normal readings less than 120 mmHg.  Diastolic pressure measures arterial ...