Body mass index, initial neurological severity and long-term mortality in ischemic stroke
Background: Obesity is believed to increase the risks of ischemic stroke or coronary heart
disease; however, regarding outcome after established vascular diseases, recent …
disease; however, regarding outcome after established vascular diseases, recent …
Obesity and mortality after the first ischemic stroke: Is obesity paradox real?
Background and purpose Obesity is an established risk factor for ischemic stroke but the
association of increased body mass index (BMI) with survival after ischemic stroke remains …
association of increased body mass index (BMI) with survival after ischemic stroke remains …
A dose‐response meta‐analysis of the impact of body mass index on stroke and all‐cause mortality in stroke patients: a paradox within a paradox
M Bagheri, JR Speakman, S Shabbidar… - obesity …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
The obesity paradox is often attributed to fat acting as a buffer to protect individuals in fragile
metabolic states. If this was the case, one would predict that the reverse epidemiology would …
metabolic states. If this was the case, one would predict that the reverse epidemiology would …
Body mass index and poststroke mortality
TS Olsen, C Dehlendorff, HG Petersen… - …, 2008 - karger.com
Background: Obesity is an established cardiovascular risk factor. We studied the association
between body mass index (BMI) and all-cause mortality after stroke. Methods: A registry …
between body mass index (BMI) and all-cause mortality after stroke. Methods: A registry …
Association of body mass index with mortality and functional outcome after acute ischemic stroke
W Sun, Y Huang, Y Xian, S Zhu, Z Jia, R Liu, F Li… - Scientific reports, 2017 - nature.com
The relation between obesity and stroke outcome has been disputed. This study was aimed
to determine the association of body mass index (BMI) with mortality and functional outcome …
to determine the association of body mass index (BMI) with mortality and functional outcome …
Association of body mass index and mortality after acute ischemic stroke
LE Skolarus, BN Sanchez, DA Levine… - … Quality and Outcomes, 2014 - Am Heart Assoc
Background—The prevalence of severe obesity is rising in the United States. Although mild
to moderately elevated body mass index (BMI) is associated with reduced mortality after …
to moderately elevated body mass index (BMI) is associated with reduced mortality after …
Association of BMI with total mortality and recurrent stroke among stroke patients: a meta-analysis of cohort studies
K Huang, F Liu, X Han, C Huang, J Huang, D Gu… - Atherosclerosis, 2016 - Elsevier
Background and aims Studies of the association between obesity and total mortality and
recurrent stroke events have shown contradictory results. Therefore, we aimed to conduct a …
recurrent stroke events have shown contradictory results. Therefore, we aimed to conduct a …
The impact of body mass index on mortality after stroke
A Towfighi, B Ovbiagele - Stroke, 2009 - Am Heart Assoc
Background and Purpose—Little is known about the contribution of obesity to the higher
mortality risk among stroke survivors. We assessed the independent association between …
mortality risk among stroke survivors. We assessed the independent association between …
Association between body mass index and outcome in J apanese ischemic stroke patients
S Kawase, H Kowa, Y Suto, H Fukuda… - Geriatrics & …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Aim An association between body mass index (BMI) and stroke outcome have been
reported, but the results are controversial. The aim of the present study was to evaluate …
reported, but the results are controversial. The aim of the present study was to evaluate …
The relationship between body mass index and stroke: a systemic review and meta-analysis
X Wang, Y Huang, Y Chen, T Yang, W Su, X Chen… - Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Background Stroke is an acute cerebrovascular event closely related to brain tissue
damage, and is one of the major causes of death and disability in worldwide. Various …
damage, and is one of the major causes of death and disability in worldwide. Various …