Body Mass Index Linked to Heart Disease

It’s official: Obesity is inked to subclinical changes in cardiac structure and function.

Even in the absence of overt heart disease, obesity appears to have an adverse effect on left ventricular (LV) structure and function, according to the Journal of the American Heart Association.

"The study showed a direct relationship between the level of obesity and the degree of myocardial dysfunction. The impact was independent of other risk factors such as hypertension, and indicates a direct metabolic effect of obesity on the heart muscle."

Researchers found a direct correlation between body mass index (BMI) and LV mass and wall thickness. Moreover, severely obese subjects (BMI > 35) had markedly reduced systolic and diastolic function.

As a service to our patients we will calculate your BMI to determine your risks for dysfunctions in the Heart. Patients can also have a complete Meridian Stress Assessment performed to determine imbalances in all the body’s organs and meridian systems.

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