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Weight loss induced by nutritional and exercise intervention decreases arterial stiffness in obese subjects.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19019502     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Obesity is associated with increased arterial stiffness, an early marker of vascular wall damage. However, data on the long-term vascular impact of intentional weight loss are limited. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of weight loss induced by nutritional and exercise intervention on arterial compliance, metabolic and inflammatory parameters in obese patients who participated in a weight reduction program. METHODS: In an open label, prospective study, 37 obese subjects attended a 24 weeks nutritional and exercise interventional program. Arterial elasticity was evaluated using pulse-wave contour analysis (HDI CR-2000, Eagan, Minnesota) at baseline and at the end of the study. Fasting glucose, HbA1C, insulin, lipid profile, hs-CRP, fibrinogen were measured at baseline and after 6 months. Insulin resistance was assessed by homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). RESULTS: BMI decreased from 36.1 +/- 7.4 kg/m(2) at baseline to 32.8 +/- 7.4 kg/m(2) after 6 months (p<0.0001). Large artery elasticity index (LAEI) increased from 12.1 +/- 4.1 to 15.8 +/- 4.7 ml/mmHg x 10 during the study (p<0.0001). Small artery elasticity index (SAEI) increased from 4.4+/-2.4 to 5.5 +/- 2.7 ml/mmHg x 100 (p<0.0001). There was a significant improvement in fasting hyperglycemia, HbA1C and significant decrease in LDL-cholesterol, fibrinogen and C-reactive protein. Modest reduction in HOMA-IR was observed. The change in weight was positively associated with LAEI, SAEI, total cholesterol, insulin and HOMA-IR. CONCLUSIONS: Moderate weight loss induced by nutritional and exercise intervention improved small and large artery elasticity. The increase in arterial elasticity was associated with improvement in glucose and lipids homeostasis as well as markers of inflammation.
Authors:
Y Goldberg; M Boaz; Z Matas; I Goldberg; M Shargorodsky
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2008-11-18
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland)     Volume:  28     ISSN:  1532-1983     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin Nutr     Publication Date:  2009 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-02-09     Completed Date:  2009-05-26     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8309603     Medline TA:  Clin Nutr     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  21-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, Wolfson Medical Center and Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Arteries / physiopathology*
Blood Glucose / metabolism
Body Mass Index
Combined Modality Therapy
Compliance / physiology
Diet, Reducing*
Elasticity
Exercise / physiology*
Female
Humans
Lipid Metabolism / physiology
Male
Middle Aged
Obesity / blood,  therapy*
Prospective Studies
Vascular Resistance / physiology*
Weight Loss / physiology*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Blood Glucose

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