Study finds early signs of heart trouble in obese youth

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-10/acoc-sfe100614.php

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 8-Oct-2014

Contact: Rachel Cagan
American College of Cardiology
Study finds early signs of heart trouble in obese youth
German researchers study shape, function of obese, non-obese children

WASHINGTON (Oct. 8, 2014) — A study that used two-dimensional echocardiography to closely examine the hearts of 100 children and teens found physical and functional signs of future heart problems already developing in obese children.

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