Abstract 105: Obesity Paradox in Patients with Non-Hemorrhagic Stroke: Increased Short-Term Survival with Decreased Longevity [Session Title: Poster Session I]

Conclusions: Obese patients present with non-hemorrhagic stroke at a younger age. Despite short term improved outcomes, obesity is not associated with improved overall longevity.

http://circoutcomes.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/short/8/Suppl_2/A105?rss=1

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 29, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ashamalla, M., Yager, N., Pieper, J., Sedhom, D., Ghate, K., Shkolnik, B., Torosoff, M. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research