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TABLE XIII
Grade of hypertension at the time of diagnosis and incidence of
later complications.
Complications No complications
Grade III 65 32 97
Grade IV 14 6 20
79 38 117
TABLE XIV
Electrocardiographic changes at the time of diagnosis and incidence
of complications.
Electrocardio- gram Complications No ccmplications
normal 9 8 17
LVH 40 11 51
abnormal but not signs of LVH 30 19 49
79 38 117
TABLE XV
Heart enlargement on X-ray at the time of diagnosis and incidence
of complications.
Complications No complications
Heart enlarged 42 19 61
Heart not enlarged 36 19 55
78 38 116
TABLE XVI
Some factors from the medical history and complications after diagnosis
Complications No complications Total number
Angina pectoris 16 3 19
Myocardial infarction 9 0 9
Cerebro-vascular accident 15 6 21
None of the above mentioned complications 39 29 68
79 38 117
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