Submitted by Dr T on September 11, 2011 – 10:40am
Diastolic dysfunction is prevalent in obese people age 45 years and older and worsens with time.
In a recent JAMA article only 25% had a BMI <25% and >75% were treated with cardiovascular medications:
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