Subclinical Left Ventricular Disfunction in Obese Children: Are we Late?

Abstract

Aim: Longitudinal global strain (LGS) is reduced in obese patients with preserved ejection fraction of the left ventricle (LV). TAPSE/PAPS ratio, recently described, may be a step forward a more efficient RV function evaluation. The aim of the present study was to screen left and right subclinical dysfunction in obese pediatric patients without comorbidities.