Abnormal systolic and diastolic myocardial function in obese asymptomatic adolescents |
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Authors: | Arbnora Batalli-Kë puska,Gani Bajraktari,Murat Zejnullahu,Mehmedali Azemi,Mujë Shala,Arlind Batalli,Pranvera Ibrahimi,Fisnik Jashari,Michael Y. Henein |
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Affiliation: | 1. Pediatric Clinic, University Clinical Centre of Kosova, Prishtinë, Republic of Kosovo;2. Internal Medicine Clinic, University Clinical Centre of Kosova, Prishtinë, Republic of Kosovo;3. Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine and Cardiology, and Heart Centre, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden |
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Abstract: | Structural and functional cardiac changes are known in obese adults. We aimed to assess the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and cardiac function in overweight and obese asymptomatic adolescents. |
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Keywords: | Adolescents Obesity Body mass index Echocardiography Left ventricular mass index Left ventricular function |
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