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Obesity and metabolic abnormalities: differential associations with subclinical atherosclerosis

2025-03-30 cardiovascular medicine Title + abstract only
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Background & AimsObesity is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis, though recent evidence shows conflicting results. This study aimed to evaluate whether obesity or its associated metabolic abnormalities play a more significant role in atherosclerosis development in a primary care population. MethodsA cross-sectional study using data from the Cardiometabolic Risk Factor Registry (CARFARE) at Hospital Universitario Austral included adults undergoing their first healthcare visit fo...

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