ArticleEinstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil)2026
A tertiary care study on the effectiveness of moderate weight loss on heart rate variability frequency-domain components in obese patients at high cardiovascular risk.
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objectiveCardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality, and obesity is a significant risk factor. This study aimed to investigate the impact of a structured nutritional intervention on weight loss, heart rate variability, and biochemical profiles in obese patients with high cardiovascular risk.
methodsThis was a non-randomized, uncontrolled study on the effectiveness of an institutional nutritional program. Heart rate variability measurements were obtained at baseline and after the nutritional program using a six-channel digital electrocardiograph.
resultsThis study included 24 patients with obesity (body mass index >30kg/m²), aged 42-80 years, who underwent a 3-month nutritional program. Significant reductions in body weight (p=0.043), body mass index (p=0.042), and waist circumference (p=0.031) were observed. Biochemical profiles improved, with decreased glycated hemoglobin (p=0.015), total cholesterol (p=0.001), LDLc (p=0.047), and triglycerides (p=0.021), while HDLc remained unchanged. Heart rate variability analysis revealed significant post-nutritional program decreases in low-frequency (p<0.001) and low-frequency/high-frequency ratios (p<0.001), and an increase in high-frequency (p<0.001), suggesting improved autonomic balance. No significant changes were observed in the heart rate, SDNN, pNN50, rMSSD, or triangular index.
conclusionThese findings suggest that moderate weight loss can positively influence autonomic function and several cardiovascular risk factors in obese patients with high cardiovascular risk. The nutritional program could be an important adjunctive strategy in the management of patients treated at tertiary care hospitals, offering a promising avenue for cardiovascular risk factor management and building a supportive environment for healthy eating habits.
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