The Impact of Obesity on the Left Ventricle
Author(s) -
Evrim Türkbey,
Robyn L. McClelland,
Richard A. Kronmal,
Gregory L. Burke,
Diane E. Bild,
Russell P. Tracy,
Andrew E. Arai,
João A.C. Lima,
David A. Bluemke
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
jacc. cardiovascular imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.79
H-Index - 120
eISSN - 1936-878X
pISSN - 1876-7591
DOI - 10.1016/j.jcmg.2009.10.012
Subject(s) - bioelectrical impedance analysis , body mass index , waist , medicine , obesity , cardiology , ventricle , body volume index , population , mass index , waist–hip ratio , risk factor , classification of obesity , fat mass , environmental health
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship of left ventricular (LV) remodeling assessed by cardiac magnetic resonance to various measures of obesity in a large population-based study.
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