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How dietary patterns affect left ventricular structure, function and remodelling: evidence from the Kardiovize Brno
Andrea Maugeri1,2, Jana Hruskova2, Juraj Jakubik2
1Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
Scientific Reports
|December 18, 2019
Summary
A prudent diet is linked to lower odds of concentric left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), while a western diet is associated with increased odds. Dietary patterns significantly impact cardiac structure and remodeling.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a significant cardiovascular risk factor.
- The influence of dietary patterns on LVH remains incompletely understood.
- Understanding these associations can inform public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between dietary patterns and left ventricular structure, function, and remodeling.
- To identify specific dietary patterns linked to adverse cardiac changes.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 438 adults (Kardiovize Brno 2030 cohort).
- Principal Component Analysis (PCA) used to derive dietary patterns (prudent and western).
- Echocardiographic parameters and LV geometric patterns (e.g., concentric LVH) were primary outcomes.
Main Results:
- High adherence to a prudent dietary pattern was associated with decreased odds of concentric LVH (OR=0.24).
- High adherence to a western dietary pattern was associated with increased odds of concentric LVH (OR=5.38).
- Several echocardiographic parameters showed increased values with higher western diet adherence.
Conclusions:
- Dietary patterns significantly influence left ventricular hypertrophy.
- A prudent diet may be protective against concentric LVH.
- A western diet is associated with an increased risk of concentric LVH, warranting further investigation.
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