The Obesity Paradox in Chronic Heart Failure: What Does It Mean?

摘要: Heart failure (HF) is a growing health problem, at least in part due to the concurrent obesity epidemic plaguing developed countries. However, once patient develops HF, an elevated BMI appears confer survival benefit – phenomenon termed “obesity paradox.” The exact explanation for this paradox has been difficult ascertain. Numerous plausible mechanisms have asserted, including fact that obese patients tend be younger and more symptomatic, leading them seek medical attention earlier course of their HF. Obese may also larger energy reserves help offset catabolic changes seen with Other hypotheses highlight limitations as classifier. purpose review examine various theories HF discuss implications clinical management