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The associations between anthropometric measurements and left ventricular structure and function: the Echo-SOL Study
S Ponce1, M A Allison1, K Swett2
1Family Medicine and Public Health Department University of California San Diego La Jolla CA USA.
Obesity Science & Practice
|August 29, 2018
Summary
Higher body measurements like BMI and waist circumference are linked to poorer heart structure and function in Hispanic/Latino adults. This highlights the importance of weight management for cardiovascular health in this population.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Anthropometry
Background:
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors vary across ethnic groups.
- Anthropometric measures are easily obtainable indicators of adiposity.
- Understanding anthropometric associations with cardiac health is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between anthropometric measures and cardiac structure/function in a Hispanic/Latino cohort.
- To identify specific anthropometric indicators associated with adverse cardiac remodeling and dysfunction.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from 1,824 participants in the ECHO-SOL study.
- Employed multivariable-adjusted linear and logistic regression models.
- Adjusted for traditional cardiovascular risk factors to isolate anthropometric effects.
Main Results:
- Increased Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) correlated with higher left ventricular (LV) mass index.
- Elevated waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) was associated with increased LV mass index and decreased ejection fraction.
- Higher BMI, WC, and WHR were linked to increased odds of abnormal LV geometry.
Conclusions:
- Elevated anthropometric measures are significantly associated with adverse cardiac structure and function in Hispanic/Latino individuals.
- These findings underscore the clinical relevance of anthropometry in assessing cardiac risk within this demographic.
- Public health strategies focusing on weight management may mitigate cardiac risks in Hispanic/Latino populations.
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