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Figure 4


Figure 4 Changes in Myocardial Function

Intraindividual changes in left ventricular (LV) mass (A) and the ratio between the early filling phase and the atrial filling phase (E/A ratio) on progressive caloric restriction (B). *p < 0.001; {ddagger}p < 0.05. VLCD = very-low-calorie diet.