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FDA Accepts, Grants Priority Review Designation for Bayer's msNRA for Patients with Heart Failure

DAIC

live with HF, 2 a complex clinical syndrome with symptoms and signs that result from any structural or functional impairment of ventricular filling or ejection of blood. 2 Most are balancing multiple comorbidities, such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD). 4 Approximately 6.7 Bozkurt A, et al.

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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.

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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.

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