Background Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Cardiometabolic abnormalities result in alterations in the myocardial structure and function. Limited data are available on these changes in young adults with various cardiometabolic risk profiles.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction The prevalence of obesity is steadily increasing worldwide. Obesity is one of the most potent risk factors for various diseases and is simultaneously a heterogeneous condition. Different types of obesity could be identified according to body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and visceral fat level; these conditions may present individually or in combination and pose a risk of developing certain comorbidities.
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