Diastolic function and its relationship with the ATP-III criteria for metabolic syndrome in a Latin American cohort.

INTRODUCTIONIn South America, heart failure poses a substantial concern due to its widespread occurrence and insufficient data accuracy. Metabolic syndrome, a risk factor for heart disease and diabetes, is the focal point of the study, which seeks to examine its correlation with left ventricular diastolic function (LVDF) and indications of heart failure in adults within a South American hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODSA cross-sectional study with 2380 adults aged 65-79 in a South American hospital reveals connections between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and heart health. Using ATP-III criteria, MetS was identified, and cardiac function was assessed by echocardiography. Significant associations between MetS and various cardiac indicators were found. RESULTSMetabolic Syndrome (MetS) affected 33.1% of the sample, showing health differences and cardiac alterations, including ejection fraction changes. Associations with diastolic dysfunction criteria and complex relationships between natriuretic peptides and ventricular filling pressure were observed. CONCLUSIONSMetabolic syndrome links to significant changes in diastolic function and left ventricular structure, but not with alterations in the left atrium. Nevertheless, individuals with Metabolic Syndrome are more prone to receiving a diagnosis of chronic heart failure. Further extensive studies in diverse populations are advised.