Why the study?
How do different anthropomorphic measurements and cardiorespiratory fitness affect prognosis in patients with coronary heart disease and heart failure?
How do different anthropomorphic measurements and cardiorespiratory fitness affect prognosis in patients with coronary heart disease and heart failure?
The obesity paradox in cardiovascular disease is heavily influenced by cardiorespiratory fitness, emphasizing the need to improve fitness regardless of weight status.
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Fitness assessment may clarify obesity paradox in CHD/HF; leaves open optimal weight management pending trials.
Schutter et al. (2013) studied this question.
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