The impact of obesity on left ventricular mass and left ventricular systolic function in children

The impact of obesity on left ventricular mass and left ventricular systolic function in children

Background Obesity causes cardiovascular disturbances. The incidence of cardiovascular disease is higher even in mildly obese patients than in lean subjects. Objectives The purpose of this study was to compare left ven- tricular (LV) mass, LV internal dimensions, and LV systolic func- tion between o...

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Main Authors: Ria Nova, Bambang Madiyono, Sudigdo Sastroasmoro, Damayanti R Sjarif
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House 2016-10-01
Series:Paediatrica Indonesiana
Subjects:
childhood obesity
left ventricular mass
left ventricular systolic function
Online Access:https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/831

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