title: [Weight loss guidance for patients with heart failure is complex].
abstract: Observation studies have shown that overweight in patients with congestive heart failure is associated with lower risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality. This is called the paradox of obesity. Other studies do not support this correla­tion. In conclusion, a stable body weight is recommended for patients with a BMI of 25-29.9 kg/m2. If BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2, weight loss is recommended. There is no consensus for weight reduction if BMI is 30-40 kg/m2.
authors.forename: Ulla
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Bach
authors.forename: Albert Marni
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Joensen
mesh_terms: D015992:Body Mass Index; D004045:Dietary Services; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000401:mortality; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000150:complications / Q000401:mortality; D050177:Overweight / Q000150:complications* / Q000401:mortality; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D015431:Weight Loss