Structural and Metabolic Effects of Obesity on the Myocardium and the Aorta
Obesity per se is a recognized risk factor for cardiovascular disease exerting independent adverse effects on the cardiovascular system. Despite this well documented link, the mechanisms by which obesity modulates cardiovascular risk are not well understood. Obesity is linked to a wide variety of ca...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2014-10-01
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| Series: | Obesity Facts |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/368429 |