Obesity itself is an independent risk factor for heart failure

medpagetoday.com — “Carrying around too much weight appears to be associated with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction among older individuals, independent of traditional cardiovascular risk factors, researchers found.” View full resource at medpagetoday.com

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Increased risk of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in both overweight and obese persons: http://bit.ly/hJnW4N

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Endocrinology Article | Obesity

mdlinx.com — “Obesity Is an Independent Risk Factor for Heart Failure: Zona Franca Cohort Study” View full resource at mdlinx.com

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Obesity Is an Independent Risk Factor for Heart Failure: Zona Franca Cohort Study: Clinical Cardiology http://bit.ly/eDHao6 #endo

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In Heart Failure, High LV Diastolic Pressure, Obesity, Arrhythmia up Pulmonary HTN Risk - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “In heart failure patients with ejection fractions above 50%, independent risk factors for pulmonary hypertension include high left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP), morbid obesity, and arrhythmia, a new study shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)MedWorm Message: Register forMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net