Anthracycline chemotherapy impairs the structure and diastolic function of the left ventricle and induces negative arterial remodelling.

Background: Anthracycline affects various cell lines, which may contribute to left ventricular (LV) dysfunction and vascular remodelling.

Aim: To assess the complex influence of anthracycline chemotherapy on the echocardiographic parameters of LV systolic and diastolic function and indices of vascular function and structure.

Methods: 35 women (age 50 ± 9 years old) with breast cancer scheduled for standard anthracycline chemotherapy were enrolled into the study.

The indexes of arterial structure and function in women with simple obesity: a preliminary study.

Obesity is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disorders. The aim of the present study was to compare the indexes of arterial structure and function in women with simple obesity and healthy individuals. Twenty-two women with simple obesity (body mass index [BMI]: 33.