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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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Effect of physical exercise on metabolism in patients with atrial fibrillation

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia, is closely linked to metabolic dysfunctions, including obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. Additionally, it calls for more basic studies and large-scale clinical trials to establish and refine evidence-based exercise guidelines specific to AF management.

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Expert Perspective: The Obesity Paradox with Salvatore Carbone, PhD

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Can you please explain the concept of an obesity paradox? Salvatore Carbone, PhD: First, I’d like to point out that obesity is a major risk factor for cardiometabolic disease. 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.

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7 Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk Even If You Already Have Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

It is a structured education and exercise program that helps people understand what has just happened to them and helps them get all the lifestyle and medical pieces together to reduce the future risk of a major heart event. Regular exercise and hitting LDL-C targets of <1.4 Share Reverse Coronary Artery Disease. Br J Gen Pract.

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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

ADN Center of Excellence

Factors such as aging populations, rising rates of obesity, hypertension, and other cardiovascular conditions contribute to this increase. From advances in pharmacological treatments to innovative procedures like catheter ablation, the landscape of AFib treatment is continually evolving.

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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

ADN Center of Excellence

Factors such as aging populations, rising rates of obesity, hypertension, and other cardiovascular conditions contribute to this increase. From advances in pharmacological treatments to innovative procedures like catheter ablation, the landscape of AFib treatment is continually evolving.

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

DAIC

24 will focus on the following three current guideline updates: American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines 2023 Atrial Fibrillation Guideline - Pharmacology II: Strokes vs. Bleeds, What Do the Guidelines Tell Us About Practical Management in A-fib? The Guidelines Sessions at ACC.24