Effect of obesity and blood pressure dipping status on left ventricular mass in normotensive young adults

Despite the established links between obesity, blood pressure variability, and cardiovascular risks, the specific impact of the interaction between obesity and non-dipping blood pressure status on left ventricular mass (LVM) in normotensive individuals remains underexplored. Most studies have focused on hypertensive populations, leaving a critical gap in understanding how these factors contribute to cardiovascular changes in normotensive young adults. This study aims to address this gap by examining the combined effects of obesity and blood pressure dipping status on LVM in a normotensive cohort of young subjects. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Hasanuddin University Hospital and Central General Hospital (RSUP) Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo from March 2023, with a sample of 63 subjects divided into 32 dippers and 31 non-dippers. Interviews and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) were used to collect blood pressure data and history of hypertension. LVM measurements were obtained via echocardiography. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, with statistical significance set at p