Influence of BMI on inducible ventricular tachycardia and mortality in patients with myocardial infarction and left ventricular dysfunction: The obesity paradox

In patients presenting with STEMI and LV-dysfunction, BMI appears to be a significant predictor of inducible-VT and all-cause mortality, with worse outcomes for those with normal weight, when compared to overweight or obese individuals. These findings are consistent with the obesity-paradox.