Impact of Body Mass Index on Short-Term Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Background and Aim. Obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) is associated with advanced cardiovascular disease requiring procedures such as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Studies report better outcomes in obese patients having these procedures but results are conflicting or inconsistent. Newfoundland an...

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Main Authors: Anne B. Gregory, Kendra K. Lester, Deborah M. Gregory, Laurie K. Twells, William K. Midodzi, Neil J. Pearce
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Cardiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7154267
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