Subclinical cardiac alterations detected by echocardiography in Mexican schoolchildren with overweight and obesity.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate early changes in myocardial function in overweight and obese children without hypertension.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving 150 participants of both sexes between 6 and 15 years old. Anthropometric and biochemical evaluations were performed.

Subclinical cardiac alterations detected by echocardiography in Mexican schoolchildren with overweight and obesity.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate early changes in myocardial function in overweight and obese children without hypertension.

Methods: Cross-sectional study involving 150 participants of both sexes between 6 and 15 years old. Anthropometric and biochemical evaluations were performed.