Epicardial fat accumulation is an independent marker of impaired heart rate recovery in obese patients with obstructive sleep apnea

ConclusionsAerobic capacity and peak exercise D[a-v]O2 are impaired in obese OSA patients, suggesting abnormal peripheral oxygen extraction. EAT thickness is an independent marker of post-exercise HRR, which is a noninvasive marker of autonomic nerve dysfunction accompanying poor cardiovascular prognosis in obese patients.
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research