The negative effects of obesity on heart, especially the electrophysiology of the heart

AbstractObesity is associated with ventricular arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death. Numerous studies have shown that obesity may have effects on the heart by affecting the ventricular re-polarisation (VR). As an effective detection method for VR the measurement of the QT interval has been extensivel...

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Main Authors: Haishan Chen, Xin Wang, Chongxiang Xiong, Hequn Zou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-01-01
Series:Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21691401.2020.1770269
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Summary:AbstractObesity is associated with ventricular arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death. Numerous studies have shown that obesity may have effects on the heart by affecting the ventricular re-polarisation (VR). As an effective detection method for VR the measurement of the QT interval has been extensively studied in obese patients (OP). This review aims to investigate the relationship between obesity and obesity-related diseases; including diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). This review compares the advantages and disadvantages of different QT interval measurement methods, as well as explores the possible mechanisms of obesity leading to heart disease. Finally, it also reviews the feasibility of various weight loss methods to reverse the risk of obesity leading to heart disease is discussed.
ISSN:2169-1401
2169-141X