Body weight, weight change and the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with hypertension: a primary-care cohort study.

Yue DongYanhong GongYanping HanHanbing YuXiaozhou ZengZimei ChenRongrong AnNa SunZhenyuan ChenXiaoxv Yin

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2023)

Obesity and weight change of loss ≥4% and gain >4% were related to higher risks of CVD. Close monitoring and appropriate interventions aimed at achieving an optimal weight are needed to prevent adverse cardiovascular outcomes for patients with hypertension.

Keyphrases

body weight
weight loss
primary care
blood pressure
weight gain
cardiovascular disease
physical activity
body mass index
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
adipose tissue
emergency department
human health
skeletal muscle
cardiovascular risk factors
risk assessment