The effect of weight loss on endothelial function and cerebrovascular risk factors in obese and overweight people

VernacularTitle:减重对血管内皮功能和心脑血管危险因素的影响
Author: Jing ZHAO ¹ ; Xi CHU ; Jing DONG ; Jian DONG ; Youqin LIU
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1. 首都医科大学宣武医院健康管理科，北京　100053
Keywords: Obesity; Weight loss; Body fat percentage; Endothelial dysfunction
From: Chinese Journal of Health Management 2021;15(5):432-436
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective:To explore the effect of weight loss on endothelial function and cerebrovascular risk factors in obese and overweight people.Methods:A total of 127 obese or overweight subjects received 6-month body weight management. Subjects who lost 3 kg or more than 5% of their body weight prior to the 6-month intervention were defined as achievement group. Endothelial function (FMD) and other cerebrovascular risk factors were measured before and after intensified lifestyle management.Results:The achievement group comprised 57 (44.9%) cases and the non-achievement group 70 (55.1%) cases. After 6-month intervention, FMD (6.98±2.88% vs 7.90±2.96%, P<0.05) and HDL-C increased in the achievement group. Significant decreases were observed in the achievement group in BMI, SBP, DBP, FPG, TC, LDL-C, TG and uric acid. However, only DBP and FPG decreased in the non-achievement group. Conclusion:Weight loss can reverse endothelial dysfunction and metabolic dysfunction. Decrease of body fat ratio contributes to the improvement of endothelial function.