Why the study?
Is body mass index associated with subclinical myocardial disturbances independent of comorbidities?
Is body mass index associated with subclinical myocardial disturbances independent of comorbidities?
Overweight and obese subjects without overt heart disease exhibit subclinical changes in left ventricular structure and function that correlate with BMI and fasting insulin levels.
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Suggests subclinical LV monitoring in obesity beyond comorbidities; leaves open causality and intervention effects.
Wong et al. (2004) studied this question.
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