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The Obesity Paradox: Impact of Obesity on the Prevalence and Prognosis of Cardiovascular Diseases

Matthew R. Weir discloses conflicts of interest with Bristol-Myers/Sanofi, Merck, Novartis, and Boehringer Ingelheim.Correspondence[email protected]
, MD
Pages 164-165 | Published online: 13 Mar 2015
 
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This study summarizes the adverse effects of obesity on CV disease risk factors and its role in the genesis of HTN, HF, CHD, and the obesity paradox.

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