Analyse of cardiac structure and function among men and women
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2022v12i81p11572-11583Keywords:
Sex, Heart, Non-communicable diseasesAbstract
Objective:Compare the structure and function of the heart between male and female. Methods:Cross-sectional and descriptive study, in a convenience sample (n=100) divided into two groups: male (n=40) and female (n=60). Data collection was carried out between August and December 2019. The cardiac variables and general characteristics were compared between the groups (Student's t test).Results:Female group had smaller values of LV diastolic and systolic diameters, ↓ aortic diameter, and lower thicknesses of the LV posterior wall and interventricular septum when compared to males. There was no difference between the groups for the variables E/A and E/e'. Female group showed lower values of LV end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes while it showed increased ejection fraction and LV endocardial shortening. Conclusion:Female group presents alterations of cardiac structure and systolic function, which seems to be associated with unequal body compositionbetween men and women.
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