Impact of Orlistat-Induced Weight Loss on Diastolic Function and Heart Rate Variability in Severely Obese Subjects with Diabetes

• Main Authors: Julie Martin (Author), Carmen Paquette (Author), Simon Marceau (Author), Frédéric-Simon Hould (Author), Stéfane Lebel (Author), Serge Simard (Author), Jean-Gaston Dumesnil (Author), Paul Poirier (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective. Determine the impact of Orlistat-induced weight loss on metabolic profile and cardiovascular function in severely obese patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods. Twenty-nine patients were randomized either to a nonplacebo control group or to a treatment group with Orlistat thrice a day. Met...