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American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

DAIC

Clinical and Investigative Horizons (Session 410) Sunday, April 7 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.

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Expert Perspective: The Obesity Paradox with Salvatore Carbone, PhD

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

There are significant data that show that if you have obesity, you have a high risk of developing coronary heart disease, heart failure, type 2 diabetes (T2D) or risk factors such as hypertension and dyslipidemia. [1] 5, 6] So, it seems that once cardiovascular disease is present, then obesity may offer some degree of protection.

Obesity 52
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5 Most-Cited Takeaways From the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide , claiming 18 million lives annually. 42% of adults are considered obese , increasing their risk of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular issues. Moreover, cardiovascular disease in women continues to be underrepresented and undertreated.

CME 103
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What Cardiometabolic Clinicians Can Be Thankful For This Year

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Heart Failure Management : The FINEARTS-HF trial focused on the efficacy of finerenone, an aldosterone antagonist, in reducing heart failure hospitalizations and cardiovascular mortality among patients with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).