Obesity paradox in cardiovascular disease: where do we stand?
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD),
particularly heart failure (HF) and coronary heart disease (CHD). The mechanisms through …
particularly heart failure (HF) and coronary heart disease (CHD). The mechanisms through …
Association between obesity and cardiovascular outcomes: updated evidence from meta-analysis studies
Abstract Purpose of Review The prevalence of obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD)
has been increasing worldwide. Studies examining the association between adiposity and …
has been increasing worldwide. Studies examining the association between adiposity and …
Body fat and risk of all-cause mortality: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
Background/objectives We aimed to evaluate the relationships between body fat percentage
(BF%), fat mass (FM), fat mass index (FMI) and visceral (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose …
(BF%), fat mass (FM), fat mass index (FMI) and visceral (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose …
Temporal associations among body mass index, fasting insulin, and systemic inflammation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Importance Obesity is associated with a number of noncommunicable chronic diseases and
is purported to cause premature death. Objective To summarize evidence on the temporality …
is purported to cause premature death. Objective To summarize evidence on the temporality …
Relationship between obesity severity, metabolic status and cardiovascular disease in obese adults
Y Liu, PS Douglas, GYH Lip, L Thabane… - European Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Evidence about the associations between obesity severity, metabolic status and
risk of incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults with obesity remains limited. Methods …
risk of incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults with obesity remains limited. Methods …
The single use of body mass index for the obesity paradox is misleading and should be used in conjunction with other obesity indices
SG Chrysant, GS Chrysant - Postgraduate Medicine, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Overweight and obesity in children and adults have significantly risen in the US and
worldwide due to biological, environmental, and cultural drivers and account for about 2.1 …
worldwide due to biological, environmental, and cultural drivers and account for about 2.1 …
The fatter, the better in old age: the current understanding of a difficult relationship
GWP da Fonseca, S von Haehling - Current Opinion in Clinical …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Although BMI is an easy tool to evaluate obesity, its protective effect may be present to
certain extend, from normal range to class I obesity (BMI 30–34.9 kg/m 2), but then it …
certain extend, from normal range to class I obesity (BMI 30–34.9 kg/m 2), but then it …
Time-varying association between body mass index and all-cause mortality in patients with hypertension
J Zhu, X Liu, J Zhang, J Li, L Chen, C Huang… - International journal of …, 2022 - nature.com
Background Relationship between BMI and all-cause mortality in patients with hypertension
remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the time-varying association between …
remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the time-varying association between …
Age-dependent association between body mass index and all-cause mortality among patients with hypertension: a longitudinal population-based cohort study in …
Purpose The association between body mass index (BMI) and all-cause mortality may vary
among hypertensive patients of different ages. This study aimed to investigate the age …
among hypertensive patients of different ages. This study aimed to investigate the age …
[HTML][HTML] High BMI with adequate lean mass is not associated with cardiometabolic risk factors in children and adolescents
Background Despite an increasing number of studies investigating the links between
increased BMI and a better prognosis of cardiovascular disease, which has been termed the …
increased BMI and a better prognosis of cardiovascular disease, which has been termed the …