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

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

In today’s society, the prevalence of obesity has become a significant concern. have obesity, and this rate has increased by more than 10 percentage points in the past two decades. Understanding the prevalence of obesity is crucial in comprehending why events like Healthy Weight Week are essential. of adults in the U.S.

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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

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. years with a male predominance (174 males).

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Cardiac Wire’s Top Six Takeaways from AHA 2023

CardiacWire

The AHA 2023 Scientific Sessions are officially complete. Prevention & Detection – Boosted by GLP-1 obesity buzz and the fact that cardiovascular outcome trends have been headed in the wrong direction, AHA 2023 placed a greater focus on prevention.

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Five Things Every Middle Aged Adult Should Know About Sleep & Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

As we get older, the risk of dementia increases for everyone, regardless of risk factor control. Poor Sleep Is A Major Risk Factor For Insulin Resistance. Insulin resistance is a significant driver of cardiovascular risk. Obesity is one of the biggest global health concerns we face today.

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Abstract 238: Gender Differences In Clinical Factors In Obese Ischemic Stroke Patients With A History Of Smoking

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. IntroductionClinical risk factors and co‐morbidities in obese male and female ischemic stroke patients with a history of smoking may contribute to differing stroke outcomes.

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Abstract 258: Comorbidities Associated with Exclusion from rtPA in Obese Ischemic Stroke Patients with History of Smoking

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. In some cases, the reason for patients' exclusion from rtPA is due to risk factors and comorbidities [1, 2]. Univariate analysis was used to differentiate between risk factors and demographics associated with exclusion and inclusion from rtPA.

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Comparison of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Cardiometabolic Profiles Between Current and Never Users of Marijuana

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Volume 16, Issue 11 , Page e009609, November 1, 2023. P=0.84), obesity (35.8% Likewise, mean 10-year ASCVD risk scores (2.8% P=0.49), 30-year Framingham risk scores (22.7% Likewise, mean 10-year ASCVD risk scores (2.8% P=0.49), 30-year Framingham risk scores (22.7%