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Abstract WP282: Association of Very Short Interval Blood Pressure Variability With Stroke

Stroke Journal

Background:While blood pressure variability (BPV) is associated with poor cardiovascular outcomes, the relationship between BPV obtained in a very short interval and stroke is unknown. After adjusting for age, gender, race, ethnicity, and BMI, the odds of stroke were 2.8% For every one mmHg increase in ARV-SBP, there was a 4.6%

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Exploring Obesity and the Latest Advances in Weight Loss Drugs during Healthy Weight Week

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

It increases the likelihood of developing chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Semaglutide 1 mg injection (Ozempic), was first approved as a treatment for type 2 diabetes in 2017. Obesity not only affects an individual’s physical appearance but also poses serious health risks.

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The Value Of Lifestyle In Those With An Elevated Lp(a)

Dr. Paddy Barrett

A healthy lifestyle, in this instance, is defined by a combination of: BMI Nutrition Smoking Status Activity Levels Blood Pressure Diabetes Status Cholesterol Levels All of which are highly modifiable. 2017 Jan;256:47-52. Atherosclerosis. 2 Healthy lifestyle, lipoprotein (a) levels and the risk of coronary artery disease.

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Expert Perspective: The Obesity Paradox with Salvatore Carbone, PhD

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

2, 3] This association is more pronounced for those with class I obesity, which is a body mass index (BMI) between 30-35 kg/m2. These individuals tend to have a better prognosis when compared to both individuals with normal weight (BMI of 18.5 to 25 kg/m2) and underweight (BMI less than 18.5

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