Size does matter but is there an obesity paradox in TAVR?

Pradeep K. Yadav; Marvin H. Eng

doi:10.1002/ccd.26639

Size does matter but is there an obesity paradox in TAVR?

Pradeep K. Yadav, Marvin H. Eng

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Abstract

Patients with low body mass index (<20 kg/m²) undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement have higher short- and long-term mortality Low BMI is an important tool to consider in patient screening and prognostication Prospective study is needed to accurately assess the effects of BMI in TAVR patients, to prove or refute the obesity paradox .

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	125-126
Number of pages	2
Journal	Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
Volume	88
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/ccd.26639
State	Published - Jul 1 2016
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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