Patients with coarctation of the aorta (COA) experience arterial stiffening and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction, making the study of the relationship between obesity and heart failure (HFpEF) crucial.
The study compared the cardiac health of obese and non-obese COA patients, finding obesity significantly worsens heart function and increases the prevalence of HFpEF.
The results indicate that 55% of obese COA patients have HFpEF, highlighting the urgent need for targeted interventions to address obesity in these individuals.