RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
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
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 449
OP 458
DO 10.3949/ccjm.88a.20098
VO 88
IS 8
A1 Asad Khan
A1 Erik H. Van Iterson
A1 Luke J. Laffin
YR 2021
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/88/8/449.abstract
AB 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.