Comparison of right and left ventricular function in obese and nonobese men

We studied systolic and diastolic function of the left and right ventricles in obese male subjects. Obese subjects had increased left ventricular mass and normal left ventricular systolic and diastolic function. They also had impaired right ventricular relaxation and right ventricular filling. (C) 2004 by Excerpta Medica, Inc.