| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5956282 | Chest | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Overweight and obesity were independently associated with differences in RV morphology even after adjustment for the respective LV measure. This association could be explained by increased RV afterload, increased blood volume, hormonal effects, or direct obesity-related myocardial effects.
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Authors
Harjit MD, MPH, Robyn L. PhD, Harikrishna MD, Aditya MD, MPH, Evrim B. MD, W. Gregory MD, MHS, R. Graham MD, DrPH, Jorge MD, João A.C. MD, David A. MD, PhD, Steven M. MD, FCCP,