Age-dependent associations of body mass index with myocardial infarction, heart failure, and mortality in over 9 million Koreans.
Hyun Jung LeeHyung Kwan KimKyung Do HanKyu Na LeeJun Bean ParkHeesun LeeSeung Pyo LeeYong Jin KimPublished in: European journal of preventive cardiology (2022)
The impact of BMI on cardiovascular risk differs according to age. Weight loss may be recommended for younger overweight subjects, while being mildly overweight may be beneficial at old age.
Keyphrases
- weight loss
- body mass index
- weight gain
- heart failure
- bariatric surgery
- physical activity
- roux en y gastric bypass
- gastric bypass
- left ventricular
- cardiovascular events
- glycemic control
- cardiovascular disease
- cardiac resynchronization therapy
- type diabetes
- coronary artery disease
- obese patients
- insulin resistance
- skeletal muscle
- adipose tissue