Relationship between insulin resistance and angiotensin II in patients with essential hypertension

Objective To investigate the relationship between insulin resistance and angiotensin Ⅱ , the left ventricular remodeling in patients with essential hypertension(EH). Methods According to the insulin resistance index, 120 cases of EH were divided into two groups: insulin resistance group (IR), non- insulin resistant group (N-IR). And the electrolyte, blood lipids, creatinine clearance rate, Ang Ⅱ , left ventricular ejection fraction and left ventricular mass index (LVMI) were measured and the results were compared between the two groups. Results LVMI and Ang Ⅱ levels of IR group were significantly higher than those of N - IR group ( P ＜ 0.05). Conclusions Insulin resistance is related with the levels of Ang Ⅱ , and may be related with left ventricular remodeling. Key words: Angiotensin Ⅱ ;  Insulin resistance ;  Left ventricular remodeling ;