Effect of body mass index on survival after sudden cardiac arrest

ConclusionsHigher BMI is associated with lower all‐cause mortality in survivors of SCA, suggesting that the obesity paradox applies to the post‐arrest population. Further investigation into its mechanisms may inform the management of post‐SCA patients.

Source: Clinical Cardiology - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sayna Matinrazm, Adetola Ladejobi, Deepak Kumar Pasupula, Awais Javed, Asad Durrani, Shahzad Ahmad, Muhammad Bilal Munir, Evan Adelstein, Sandeep K. Jain, Samir Saba Tags: CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research