A U ‐shaped association of body mass index and all‐cause mortality in heart failure patients: A dose‐response meta‐analysis of prospective cohort studies

ConclusionHeart failure patients with higher BMI (>28 kg/m2) have a better survival, whereas underweight and those with severe obesity (eg, BMI>37 kg/m2) have a higher mortality.

Source: Cardiovascular Therapeutics - March 12, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Wei Qin, Feng Liu, Chen Wan Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research