| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8661900 | International Journal of Cardiology | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
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.
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Authors
Rahul Samanta, Jim Pouliopoulos, Saurabh Kumar, Arun Narayan, Fazlur Nadri, Pierre Qian, Stuart Thomas, Gopal Sivagangabalan, Pramesh Kovoor, Aravinda Thiagalingam,