June 5, 2026Journal of the American College of Cardiology17 citations
View Full PaperSudden Death in Obesity
Key Result
This review summarizes current evidence on the management of sudden cardiac death in obesity, highlighting the need for improved risk stratification and prevention.
Key Points
- The aim is to understand the link between obesity and sudden cardiac death and identify effective prevention strategies.
- Review of current evidence on sudden cardiac death management in the context of obesity.
- Analysis of existing knowledge gaps related to obesity-related sudden cardiac death.
- Discussion on future research directions in this area.
- Obesity significantly increases the risk of sudden cardiac death, indicating a need for focused public health strategies.
- Current management approaches for sudden cardiac death in obesity are insufficient, highlighting areas for future improvement.
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Obese individuals at risk of sudden cardiac death
This review highlights the increasing public health problem of obesity-related sudden cardiac death and the need for improved risk stratification and prevention.
Abstract
In recent decades, the prevalence of obesity has increased significantly, leading to an epidemic at the global level. Obesity is associated with various metabolic alterations and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. The most devastating manifestation of cardiovascular disease is sudden cardiac death (SCD), leading to substantial years of potential life lost worldwide. Obesity-related SCD is an increasingly important public health problem and warrants a specific investigative focus on improved risk stratification and prevention. In this review, we summarize the current evidence regarding management of SCD in obesity and discuss knowledge gaps as well as future directions in this field.