Cardiovascular Risks and Complications of Obesity

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Hypertension: Obesity increases cardiac workload and cardiovascular disease risk.

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Dyslipidemia: Obesity increases triglycerides and decreases HDL cholesterol, which can cause atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.

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Excess fat, especially visceral fat, can lead to atherosclerosis, which narrows blood vessels and increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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Obesity is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disorders such coronary artery disease.

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Obesity, hypertension, and diabetes can induce heart failure, which prevents the heart from pumping blood.

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Arrhythmias: Obesity increases the risk of abnormal cardiac rhythms, which can affect heart function and cause problems.

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Endothelial Dysfunction: Obesity causes blood vessel dysfunction, inflammation, and clot formation.

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Obesity-related cardiovascular problems can lower quality of life by reducing physical activity and well-being.

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