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Gastric Bypass Surgery’s Durable Hypertension Impact

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The associations between obesity and hypertension are widely known, but a new JACC study reveals that weight-reducing gastric bypass surgery has a significant and lasting impact on patients’ need for antihypertensives. vs. 2.4%) All gastric bypass patients eliminated their resistant hypertension (from 15.2%

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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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America’s CKM Syndrome Problem

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Officially published by the AHA six months ago, CKM syndrome defines the connections and risks associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease. The researchers analyzed 2011-2020 NHANES survey results and laboratory measurements from 10,762 nationally representative US adults (47.3yr avg.

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

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

42% of adults are considered obese , increasing their risk of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular issues. Additionally, 10% of the global population suffers from chronic kidney disease , with diabetes and hypertension as significant risk factors. In the U.S., SELECT Trial Results : Semaglutide 2.4

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Heart Disease and Stroke Could Affect at Least 60% of Adults in U.S. by 2050, According to American Heart Association Advisories

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A projected rise in heart disease and stroke – along with several key risk factors, including high blood pressure and obesity – is likely to triple related costs to $1.8 A projected rise in heart disease and stroke – along with several key risk factors, including high blood pressure and obesity – is likely to triple related costs to $1.8

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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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What Cardiometabolic Clinicians Can Be Thankful For This Year

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Diabetes and Obesity Care Advancements New Technologies for Diabetes Management : The recent FDA approvals of various insulin delivery devices, including the Embecta patch pump for Type 2 diabetes , have expanded patient options. These findings strengthen the case for broader utilization of finerenone in heart failure management​.