Key result
Morbid obesity is linked to ~38% higher LV mass and altered diastolic function versus lean controls.
Population
Patients with obesity cardiomyopathy (OCM) or isolated obesity cardiomyopathy (IOC)
Design
Meta-analysis
Authors
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Supports cardiac evaluation in morbid obesity; confirms LV mass elevation and diastolic changes as consistent features.
Meta-Analysis (n=384)
Absolute Event Rate: 199% vs 144%
This paper synthesizes current understanding of isolated obesity cardiomyopathy to broaden knowledge on its diagnosis and clinical management.
Aref Albakri (2018) conducted a meta-analysis in Obesity cardiomyopathy (n=384). Morbid obesity vs. Lean controls (BMI < 30 kg/m2) was evaluated on Mean left ventricular (LV) mass. Morbidly obese patients demonstrated significantly higher mean left ventricular mass (199 g vs 144 g) and altered diastolic function compared to lean controls.
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