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rate (beta= -0.24, p<0.01), 24 hours systolic BP (beta= 0.14, p<0.05), and PWV (beta= 0.12, p<0.05). When LVMI was added to the model the variables independently related to LA volume were LVMI (beta=0.358, p<0.001), BMI (beta= 0.206, p<0.001), male gender (beta=0.275, p<0.001), 24 hours heart rate (beta= -0.170, p<0.01) and uric acid (beta 0.121, p<0.05). Conclusions: In a general population sample in Northern Italy left atrial volume is more strictly related to 24 hours BP values than to clinic BP, and to the increase in LV mass.