Summary Background Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) has not yet been directly correlated with right ventricular hypertrophy (RV). Objective To assess the correlation between the presence of systemic arterial hypertension and right ventricular thickness, dimensions and function. Methods Cross-sectional and observational study. A total of 65 individuals were selected. They underwent echocardiogram with right ventricular evaluation in five aspects: free wall thickness; proximal diameter (RPD), mid diameter (RMD), basal diameter (RBD); tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion; and tissue doppler S’ wave. […]