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Efficacy and Safety of Non–Vitamin-K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants Versus Warfarin Across the Spectrum of Body Mass Index and Body Weight: An Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis of Four Randomized Clinical Trials of 58?464 Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. Each outcome was examined across BMI and BW. Because few patients had a BMI <18.5 kg/m2(n=598), the primary analyses were restricted to those with a BMI ≥18.5 RESULTS:Among 58 464 patients, the median BMI was 28.3 interquartile range, 25.2–32.2) kg/m2, and the median BW was 81.0

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Natriuretic Peptides, Body Mass Index and Heart Failure Risk: Pooled Analyses of SAVOR?TIMI 53, DECLARE?TIMI 58 and CAMELLIA?TIMI 61

European Journal of Heart Failure

The interaction between body mass index (BMI) and NT-proBNP with respect to heart failure (HF) risk remains incompletely defined. Hospitalization for heart failure (HHF) was examined across strata of baseline BMI and NT-proBNP. pg/mL lower NT-proBNP per 1 kg/m 2 higher BMI; p<0.001). vs. 0.6%, 1.3% vs. 4.0%, and 8.1%

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How Apob & Visceral Fat Increase Your Risk Of Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

When it comes to cardiovascular disease, two of the biggest risk factors we must consider are: ApoB concentration - A measure of the number of circulating lipid particles. Not all circulating ApoB particles will transition across the artery wall, but some will. Relationship of BMI and Risk Of Diabetes.

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Abstract 4146967: The Effects of Physical Activity Levels on Body Composition, Exercise Performance, Single Ventricle Function and Self-Perceived Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents with a Fontan Circulation.

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4146967-A4146967, November 12, 2024. Overall BMI was normal, however 17% (5 of 30) were overweight or obese (Table 1).The Objectives:Physically active lifestyles are important for patients with congenital heart disease, including Fontan. The less active Fontan had higher fat% (24.8±8.7

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Abstract 4125500: Obesity-Related Left Atrial Functional Change Becomes Apparent in Infancy

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4125500-A4125500, November 12, 2024. Subjects were divided into 3 groups according to body mass index (BMI): normal (n=53), &lt;17 kg/m2; overweight (n=28), 17 to 19.9 kg/m2; obese (n=15), ≧20 kg/m2. There was no significant difference in booster LA strain among the 3 groups.

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Abstract Su404: Time difference between pad placement in double versus single external defibrillation: a live patient simulation model

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ASu404-ASu404, November 12, 2024. The procedure was performed on two patient categories, with BMI 20,9 (patient A) and BMI 32,8 (patient B). Background:Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) cause significant patient morbidity and mortality.

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Abstract 4146692: Cardiovascular Health Declines During Young Adulthood – An Electronic Health Record Study of >75,000,000 Individuals

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4146692-A4146692, November 12, 2024. million for BMI, SBP, and smoking, respectively. Overall, ideal CVH metrics were more common than poor (Table), except for BMI. CVH available data varied: 2, 3.5, million for non-HDL, PA, and A1c, respectively; 28.8,

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