Serum insulin is associated with right ventricle function parameters and lung volumes in subjects free of cardiovascular disease.

Conclusions: Serum insulin was inversely associated with right ventricle function and lung volumes in subjects from the general population free of cardiovascular disease, suggesting that increased insulin levels may contribute to subclinical cardiopulmonary circulation impairment.
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Source: European Journal of Endocrinology - January 30, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Krüchten RV, Lorbeer R, Rospleszcz S, Storz C, Askani E, Kulka C, Rathmann W, Peters A, Karrasch S, Bamberg F, Schlett C, Mujaj B Tags: Eur J Endocrinol Source Type: research