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 …

This review addresses the interplay between obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and
cardiovascular diseases. It is proposed that obesity, generally defined by an excess of body …

The prevalence of obesity has increased worldwide and is a source of concern since the
negative consequences of obesity start as early as in childhood. The most commonly used …

Background Body-weight fluctuation is a risk factor for death and coronary events in patients
without cardiovascular disease. It is not known whether variability in body weight affects …

Obesity has reached global epidemic proportions in both adults and children and is
associated with numerous comorbidities, including hypertension (HTN), type II diabetes …

Obesity is becoming a global epidemic in both children and adults. It is associated with
numerous comorbidities such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD), type 2 diabetes …

ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 Guidelines for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and
the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death: A Report of the American College of …

Obesity produces an increase in total blood volume and cardiac output because of the high
metabolic activity of excessive fat. In moderate to severe cases of obesity, this may lead to …

Obesity is a complex disease caused by the interaction of a myriad of genetic, dietary,
lifestyle, and environmental factors, which favors a chronic positive energy balance, and …

The incidence of obesity is rising at an alarming rate and is becoming a major public health
concern with incalculable social costs. Indeed, obesity facilitates the development of …