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Body mass index and waist circumference in patients with established coronary artery disease over a 20-year period

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There is strong evidence on the causal relationships between obesity and the leading causes of death [1]. The main causes of high mortality following myocardial infarction are insufficient control of… Click to show full abstract

There is strong evidence on the causal relationships between obesity and the leading causes of death [1]. The main causes of high mortality following myocardial infarction are insufficient control of risk factors, unsatisfactory lifestyle changes and not optimal pharmacotherapy [2, 3]. Guidelines recommend weight reduction in overweight and obese people in order to reduce blood pressure, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and the risk of type 2 diabetes as well as a reduction of the risk of cardiovascular events [4, 5]. The scientific evidence suggests that among patients with coronary artery disease (CAD

Keywords: artery disease; index waist; body mass; mass index; coronary artery

Journal Title: Cardiology Journal
Year Published: 2023

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