Why the study?
Does higher physical activity reduce left ventricular hypertrophy in obese and hypertensive African Americans?
Does higher physical activity reduce left ventricular hypertrophy in obese and hypertensive African Americans?
Higher physical activity is associated with reduced left ventricular hypertrophy in obese and hypertensive African Americans, suggesting a potential pathway to reduce heart failure risk.
Should not change practice; leaves open whether higher PA reduces LV hypertrophy or HF risk prospectively.
Higher PA index was associated with reduced LV hypertrophy in obese and hypertensive African Americans. Prospective studies aimed at assessing whether increasing PA prevents LV hypertrophy and potentially reduces the risk of heart failure in these at risk groups are warranted.
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