Abstract
Objective: Increased QTc dispersion is a predictor for ventricular arrhythmias. The aim of this study was to investigate whether QTc dispersion decreases after weight loss program with diet and medical treatment. Methods: Total 30 (24 women and 6 men, mean age: 44±8 years) obese subjects who lost at least 10% of their original weight after 12 week weight loss program were included in present study. Obesity was defined as ≥30 kg/m2 of body mass index (BMI). Normal weight was defined as ≤25 kg/m2 of BMI. Results: After 12 week weight loss program, BMI decr eased from 42±5 kg/m2 to 36±4 kg/m2 (p
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 126-129 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Anadolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - Jun 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Electrocardiographic marker
- Obesity
- QTc dispersion
- Weight loss
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine