High sensitivity C-reactive protein, left ventricular mass, and systolic function in obese adolescents

Background Obesity has been associated with structural and functional cardiac muscle defects. High sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) has been utilized as an independent predictor of future cardiovascular disease. Objective To assess for correlations between hs-CRP, left ventricular mass, and s...

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Main Authors: Erling David Kaunang, Suryani As’ad, Sarah M. Warouw, Peter Kabo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House 2016-07-01
Series:Paediatrica Indonesiana
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Online Access:https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/121