November 8, 2025Cardiology in Review

The Obesity Paradox in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: Untangling Body Composition, Inflammation, and Outcomes

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Heart failure patients with higher body mass index experience improved survival, suggesting the complexity of obesity's impact.
Increased lean mass and better metabolic reserve appear to underlie the survival advantage observed in these patients.
Sarcopenic obesity presents higher mortality risks, while inflammation and adipokine profiles influence outcomes significantly.
Effective management requires tailored strategies focusing on body composition rather than relying solely on body mass index.

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Epidemiological studies show that obesity paradoxically links higher BMI to improved survival in heart failure patients with obesity, suggesting a nuanced approach to management.

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Tannous et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/690e8b6ca5b062d7a4e735f6 https://doi.org/10.1097/crd.0000000000001106

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Epidemiological studies show that obesity paradoxically links higher BMI to improved survival in heart failure patients with obesity, suggesting a nuanced approach to management.

The Obesity Paradox in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: Untangling Body Composition, Inflammation, and Outcomes

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The Obesity Paradox in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: Untangling Body Composition, Inflammation, and Outcomes

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