Treating obesity and heart failure: a how-to-manage guide from the European Association for the Study of obesity and the European Society of Hypertension working group on diabetes and metabolic risk f
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- Obesity significantly contributes to heart failure, increasing morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs.
- The link between obesity and heart failure is supported by pathophysiological mechanisms and epidemiological evidence, particularly in HFpEF and HFrEF.
- Management strategies for obesity and heart failure include lifestyle modifications, pharmacological treatments, and surgical options.
- Emerging treatments are being explored to address the growing burden of obesity-related heart failure.
- The review emphasizes the need for integrated approaches to manage these interconnected conditions.