Covariables of Myocardial Function in Women and Men with Increased Body Mass Index

ConclusionsAmong subjects with increased BMI, GLS was higher in women than men. Lower GLS was associated with abdominal obesity in both sexes, and with impaired glucose metabolism in men, and with higher arterial stiffness in women.Trial registrationhttps://www.clinicaltrials.gov NCT02805478, first registered 20.06.16.
Source: High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Prevention - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research