Can shedding pounds melt heart fat? new study investigates
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This observational study looks at 150 adults with obesity who are already planning weight loss surgery. Researchers will use heart CT scans and ultrasounds before and about 6 months after surgery to see if fat inside the heart muscle decreases and if the heart's ability to relax …
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Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC