The global obesity epidemic is well established, with increases in obesity prevalence for
most countries since the 1980s. Obesity contributes directly to incident cardiovascular risk …

Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD),
particularly heart failure (HF) and coronary heart disease (CHD). The mechanisms through …

The epidemic of obesity contributes to the burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the
United States and worldwide. Importantly, obesity is not only preventable but can be treated …

Modifications of lean mass are a frequent critical determinant in the pathophysiology and
progression of heart failure (HF). Sarcopenia may be considered one of the most important …

Coronary artery disease is a major underlying etiology for heart failure. The role of coronary
microvascular disease, and endothelial dysfunction, in the pathophysiology of heart failure is …

Background Handgrip strength (HGS) is associated with poor clinical outcomes, including all‐
cause, non‐cardiovascular, and cardiovascular mortalities. The published cut‐off points for …

Sarcopenia, obesity and their coexistence, obese sarcopenia (OBSP) as well as
atherosclerosis-related cardio-vascular diseases (ACVDs), including chronic heart failure …

Sarcopenia is primarily characterized by skeletal muscle disturbances such as loss of
muscle mass, quality, strength, and physical performance. It is commonly seen in elderly …

Obesity epidemic reached the dimensions of a real global health crisis with more than one
billion people worldwide living with obesity. Multiple obesity-related mechanisms cause …

Heart Failure (HF) incidence is increasing steadily worldwide, while prognosis remains poor.
Though nutrition is a lifestyle factor implicated in prevention of HF, little is known about the …