TY - JOUR T1 - The obesity paradox in heart failure: What is the role of cardiorespiratory fitness? JF - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO - Cleve Clin J Med SP - 449 LP - 458 DO - 10.3949/ccjm.88a.20098 VL - 88 IS - 8 AU - Asad Khan AU - Erik H. Van Iterson AU - Luke J. Laffin Y1 - 2021/08/01 UR - http://www.ccjm.org/content/88/8/449.abstract N2 - The obesity paradox describes a survival benefit for higher body mass index in patients with heart failure. But other factors like cardiorespiratory fitness may play a role in heart failure development, severity, and survival. Although more research is needed to better understand the relationships between body mass index and fitness in patients with heart failure, evidence indicates that recommending weight loss and an exercise program is appropriate for most patients. ER -