European best practice guidelines for renal transplantation. Section IV: Long-term management of the transplant recipient. IV.5.7. Cardiovascular risks. Obesity and weight gain.
GUIDELINE: Obesity (BMI >30 kg/m2) and weight gain are associated with increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease after transplantation. Appropriate dietary and lifestyle measures should be recommended to these patients.
D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications* / Q000178:diet therapy; D015430:Weight Gain