Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Subject "Obesity paradox"

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Association of body mass index with risk of acute myocardial infarction and mortality in Norwegian male and female patients with suspected stable angina pectoris: a prospective cohort study

Borgeraas, Heidi; Hertel, Jens Kristoffer; Svingen, Gard Frodahl Tveitevåg; Seifert, Reinhard; Pedersen, Eva Kristine Ringdal; Schartum-Hansen, Hall; Hjelmesæth, Jøran; Nygård, Ottar (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-05-21)

Background: A number of previous studies have suggested that overweight or obese patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) may have lower morbidity and mortality than their leaner counterparts. Few studies have addressed ...