Changes in Body Weight and Composition Are Associated With Changes in Left Ventricular Geometry and Function in the General Population: SHIP (Study of Health in Pomerania) [Ventricular Structure and Function]

Conclusions— Our findings indicate that changes in LV morphology and function depend on the type of body mass composition. Prospective data need to address whether specific changes in body composition over time may affect the risk for heart dysfunction more precisely than the change in TBW.

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Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - March 15, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Markus, M. R. P., Werner, N., Schipf, S., Siewert-Markus, U., Bahls, M., Baumeister, S. E., Volzke, H., Felix, S. B., Ittermann, T., Dorr, M. Tags: Epidemiology, Lifestyle, Obesity, Primary Prevention, Risk Factors Ventricular Structure and Function Source Type: research