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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House
2016-10-01
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Series: | Paediatrica Indonesiana |
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Online Access: | https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/831 |