Heart failure risk News
The study found that women above 60 years of age were three times more prone to heart failure risk.
Though there is no cure for this condition, one can choose to lead a healthy lifestyle to lower the risk of heart failures.
According to the study, people who eat more fruits and vegetables are 42 percent less likely to develop the condition than those who consumed fewer plant-based foods.
The findings showed that the people touted as being "healthy obese" also had a 49 per cent higher risk of developing coronary heart disease and a seven per cent higher risk of cerebrovascular disease compared to those who are normal weight without metabolic conditions.
The study examined data from 4,580 participants in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study who underwent an echocardiogram.
The findings suggest that even if a patient has normal blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure levels, they may still be at higher risk of developing heart failure if they are severely obese.
Treatment for heart failure is limited and prior efforts to treat patients with Type-2 diabetes drugs showed no benefit for heart failure.
Regular consumption of sweetened drinks has been associated with changes in blood pressure, insulin levels, and inflammatory markers, as well as weight gain.
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