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The "overweight paradox" in the prognosis of acute coronary syndrome for patients with heart failure-A truth for all? A 10-year follow-up study.
Maturitas - 1 Aug 2017
Kouvari Matina, Chrysohoou Christina, Tsiamis Eleptherios, Kosyfa Hara, Kalogirou Lemonia, Filippou Androniki, Iosifidis Stelios, Aggelopoulos Panagiotis, Pitsavos Christos, Tousoulis Dimitris
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: In established acute coronary syndrome (ACS) with major complications (i.e. heart failure), overweight/obese patients usually have a survival advantage. To what extent this is irrespective of other characteristics remains inconclusive. The role of body mass index (BMI) in ACS prognosis (fatal/recurrent non-fatal cardiac episodes) and background potential interactions were evaluated. STUDY DESIGN: In...
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