How belly fat affects heart stress response
Relation of central hemodynamics to obesity and body fat distribution.
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When stressed, men with more belly fat have different heart responses.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
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Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
When stressed, men with more belly fat have different heart responses.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 527 / 44
Evidence Score
A snapshot of a population at a single point in time. Can identify correlations and prevalence, but cannot determine the direction of cause and effect.
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Jern S, Bergbrant A, Björntorp P, Hansson L
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Men typically exhibit higher body fat percentage in the abdominal region compared to other body regions.
In young, healthy men, having a higher body mass index is linked to higher heart output and stroke volume, while a larger waist-to-hip ratio is linked to lower heart output and stroke volume. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available
In young, healthy men, higher body mass index is linked to lower blood vessel resistance during stress, while a larger waist-to-hip ratio is linked to higher blood vessel resistance. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available
In young, healthy men, a higher body mass index means the heart contributes more to blood pressure increases during stress, while a larger waist-to-hip ratio means less contribution. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available
In young, healthy men, higher insulin levels are linked to greater blood vessel tightening during stress and less heart output increase. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available