Abstract
The autonomic control of the heart is abnormal in obese subjects due to a prevalence of sympathetic over parasympathetic limb of the autonomic balance. We evaluated the effects of a short-term (3 weeks) integrated body weight reduction program (consisting of energy restricted diet and high-intensity exercise training) on heart rate variability (HRV) in severely obese, normotensive patients. The HRV was evaluated both in the time and frequency domain over a 18-hour Holter recording period obtained before and at the end of the third week. Three-week body weight reduction program reduced BMI (from 41.4±4.6 to 39.5±4.3 kg/m2, -4.6%, p
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 138-142 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Endocrinological Investigation |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2003 |
Keywords
- Autonomic nervous system
- Cardiovascular risk
- Obesity
- Physical training
- Weight reduction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology