Pulmonary and cardiac function in asymptomatic obese subjects and changes following a structured weight reduction program: a prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of obesity is rising. Obesity can lead to cardiovascular and ventilatory complications through multiple mechanisms. Cardiac and pulmonary function in asymptomatic subjects and the effect of structured dietary programs on cardiac and pulmonary function is unclear.

Objective

To determine lung and cardiac function in asymptomatic obese adults and to evaluate whether weight loss positively affects functional parameters.

Methods

We prospectively evaluated bodyplethysmographic and echocardiographic data in asymptomatic subjects undergoing a structured one-year weight reduction program.

Results

74 subjects (32 male, 42 female; mean age 42±12 years) with an average BMI 42.5±7.9, body weight 123.7±24.9 kg were enrolled. Body weight correlated n

SUBMITTER: Held M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4169401 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature