2013 and Obesity - Cardiovascular Update

A turning point in cardiac remodelling in obesity

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

APRIL 6, 2025

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 07 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41569-025-01154-x Mariella Huaman and Carlos Toro-Huamanchumo discuss the 2013 study that provided crucial insights into the cardiac structural changes associated with obesity and challenged previously established paradigms.

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Clinical characteristics, treatment, and blood pressure control in patients with hypertension seen by primary care physicians in Spain: the IBERICAN study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Adequate BP control was defined as BP <140/90 mmHg according to 2013 ESH/ESC guidelines. The risk of hypertension increased with the presence of associated CV risk factors and comorbidities, particularly diabetes, obesity and the metabolic syndrome, and decreased with the intensity of physical activity. vs. 51.6 ± 14.7

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Obesity and acute type A aortic dissection: unraveling surgical outcomes through the lens of the upper hemisternotomy approach

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 31, 2024

Obesity, a pervasive health concern, has been identified as a significant risk factor for ATAAD, introducing unique surgical challenges that can influence postoperative outcomes. Based on BMI (WS/T 428-2013), patients were categorized into normal weight, overweight, and obese. Results The average age of the cohort was 50.1 ± 11.2

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Rest?Activity Rhythms Are Associated With Prevalent Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension, Obesity, and Central Adiposity in a Nationally Representative Sample of US Adults

Journal of the American Heart Association

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Multivariable logistic models evaluated associations of RARs with prevalent CVD, hypertension, obesity, and central adiposity. Participants (mean age, 49 years) in the highest versus lowest tertile of relative amplitude (greater circadian rhythmicity) had 39% to 62% lower odds of prevalent CVD, hypertension, obesity, and central adiposity.

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Association of body roundness index with abdominal aortic calcification among middle aged and elderly population: findings from NHANES

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This relationship was significant across different age and gender group.ConclusionThere is a positive association between abdominal obesity (as measured by BRI) and AAC in the middle-aged and elderly population. AAC scores for these participants were assessed using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA).

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14 Ways To Prevent Dementia

Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 9, 2024

The 14 Factors Include: Hearing Loss High LDL cholesterol Less Education Traumatic Brain Injury Depression Social Isolation Hypertension Obesity Smoking Excess Alcohol Diabetes Physical Inactivity Air Pollution Visual Loss Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet standing Commission When You Intervene Matters.

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Emerging role of incretin-based therapy as first-line antihypertensives in obesity

Heart BMJ

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Obesity is a major global health issue and a leading cause of premature death. The prevalence of obesity has been rising faster than most other known modifiable risk factors. In a Global Burden of Disease analysis, the prevalence of obesity was found to have doubled in more than 70 countries from 1980 to 2013.

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Trends and Outcomes Associated With Bariatric Surgery and Pharmacotherapies With Weight Loss Effects Among Patients With Heart Failure and Obesity

Circulation: Heart Failure

JANUARY 26, 2024

CONCLUSIONS:Bariatric surgery and pharmacotherapies with weight loss effects are associated with a lower risk of adverse outcomes among older patients with HF and obesity; however, overall utilization remains low. In propensity-matched analysis over a median follow-up of 2.8 0.99];P=0.04).CONCLUSIONS:Bariatric

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Improvement in Delivery of Ischemic Stroke Treatments but Stagnation of Clinical Outcomes in Young Adults in South Korea

Stroke Journal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The observation period was divided into 4 epochs: 2008 to 2010, 2011 to 2013, 2014 to 2016, and 2017 to 2019. Current smoking decreased, whereas obesity increased. in 2011–2013 and 2.3% Secular trends for patient characteristics, treatments, and outcomes were analyzed.RESULTS:A total of 7050 eligible patients (mean age, 43.1;

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Cardiology Board Review Practice Questions

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

JANUARY 18, 2021

Other trials that evaluated this subject were the WOEST trial (2013), Pioneer AF-PCI trial (2016), and ISAR-TRIPLE (2015). ACS QID 3103 A 64 year old Caucasian male with a history of extensive tobacco use, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity presents with acute onset chest pain. Incorrect Answers: A and E. Question 2.

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Beating the Odds: Inside the Tribe with a Near-Zero Rate of Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 23, 2024

For other significant risk factors, the trend is also the same, with almost nonexistent rates of obesity, abnormal glycemic control and very low rates of smoking 14. 2013 Jun;15(3):134-6. The average Non-HDL cholesterol is 2.9 mmol/l (112 mg/dl), which equates to the 20th percentile. Am J Phys Anthropol. 2016 Nov;161(3):414-425.

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Study in JAHA Links Hello Heart Usage to Significant Reductions in Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Weight

DAIC

MAY 21, 2024

Hypertension, high cholesterol, and obesity are among the most common risk factors of cardiovascular disease and mortality — but getting these risk factors under control can be very challenging,” said Edo Paz, MD , the study’s lead author and SVP, Medical Affairs, Hello Heart. Of 102,475 participants, 49.1% were female.

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Lowering Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events by Treating Residual Inflammatory Risk

DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

1,12,13 While it is important to treat all known risk factors that contribute to ASCVD including high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and obesity, physicians also need to recognize and treat systemic inflammation in CV disease. 2013;368(21):2004-2013. Published 2013 Apr 4. N Engl J Med. 2005;352(16):1685-1695.

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The legal case – naming a few names

Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In the Sunday Times of April 23 rd , 2017, this article appeared, entitled ‘ Kellogg’s smothers health crisis in sugar – The cereals giant is funding studies that undermine official warnings on obesity.’ In 2013 Kellogg’s funded British research that concluded “regular consumption of cereals might help children stay slimmer.”

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A turning point in cardiac remodelling in obesity

Clinical characteristics, treatment, and blood pressure control in patients with hypertension seen by primary care physicians in Spain: the IBERICAN study

Obesity and acute type A aortic dissection: unraveling surgical outcomes through the lens of the upper hemisternotomy approach

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Rest?Activity Rhythms Are Associated With Prevalent Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension, Obesity, and Central Adiposity in a Nationally Representative Sample of US Adults

Association of body roundness index with abdominal aortic calcification among middle aged and elderly population: findings from NHANES

14 Ways To Prevent Dementia

Emerging role of incretin-based therapy as first-line antihypertensives in obesity

Trends and Outcomes Associated With Bariatric Surgery and Pharmacotherapies With Weight Loss Effects Among Patients With Heart Failure and Obesity

Improvement in Delivery of Ischemic Stroke Treatments but Stagnation of Clinical Outcomes in Young Adults in South Korea

Cardiology Board Review Practice Questions

Beating the Odds: Inside the Tribe with a Near-Zero Rate of Heart Disease.

Study in JAHA Links Hello Heart Usage to Significant Reductions in Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Weight

Lowering Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events by Treating Residual Inflammatory Risk

The legal case – naming a few names

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