1. Lifelong impact of adiposity on cardiac structure and function: an alarming signal.
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Roever, Leonardo, Tse, Gary, and Biondi-Zoccai, Giuseppe
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GLUCAGON-like peptide-1 receptor ,CARDIAC magnetic resonance imaging ,TYPE 2 diabetes ,CARDIAC contraction ,GLUCAGON-like peptide-1 agonists ,HEART failure ,CARDIOVASCULAR diseases - Abstract
A study published in the European Heart Journal examines the lifelong impact of adiposity (excess body fat) on cardiac structure and function. The study analyzed data from 1690 individuals who underwent repeated body mass index (BMI) measurements and echocardiography at various ages. The findings suggest that increased BMI from a young age is associated with adverse changes in cardiac anatomy and function, including structural injury, diastolic dysfunction, and systolic dysfunction. The study highlights the importance of proactive preventive interventions against obesity and the need for further research on interventions such as diet, exercise, and drug therapy. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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