Revisiting the obesity paradox in heart failure: what is the best anthropometric index to gauge obesity?
Ryosuke Sato, Stephan von Haehling
Abstract
Findings from a post-hoc analysis of the PARADIGM-HF trial. BMI, body mass index; HF, heart failure; NT-proBNP, N-terminal probrain natriuretic peptide.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHeart failureBody mass indexObesityNatriuretic peptideIndex (typography)Post-hoc analysisInternal medicineAnthropometryCardiologyObesity paradoxOverweightComputer scienceWorld Wide WebCardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsHeart Failure Treatment and ManagementCardiovascular and exercise physiology