As girth grows, risk of sudden cardiac death shrinks

Obesity has long been identified as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and heart failure. But, a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center found ...

Tue 16 Mar 10 from PhysOrg

As girth grows, risk of sudden cardiac death shrinks, Tue 16 Mar 10 from ScienceDaily

As girth grows, risk of sudden cardiac death shrinks, Tue 16 Mar 10 from e! Science News

As girth grows, risk of sudden cardiac death shrinks, Tue 16 Mar 10 from R&D Mag

As girth grows, risk of sudden cardiac death shrinks, Tue 16 Mar 10 from Science Blog

Obesity May Protect Against Repeat Heart Problems

Once someone had had a heart attack, being obese seems to provide protection against further heath problems

Mon 22 Mar 10 from Livescience

Obese Fare Better in Heart Attacks

A new study conducted by researchers at the Univ. of Rochester Medical Center found that being skinny confers no advantage when it comes to the risk of dying suddenly from cardiac causes.?

Wed 17 Mar 10 from Laboratory Equipment

Obesity Reduces Risk Of Cardiac Death?

Being skinny confers no advantage when it comes to the risk of dying suddenly from cardiac causes, a study presented today at the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session has ...

Tue 16 Mar 10 from Scientific Blogging

Obese At Lower Risk Of Sudden Cardiac Death

Study Reaffirms ?Obesity Paradox?: Obese patients at lower risk of sudden cardiac death compared to non-obese patientsObesity has long been identified as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease ...

Wed 17 Mar 10 from RedOrbit

Obesity Protects Heart Failure Patients from Sudden Cardiac Death

Researchers from University of Rochester studied the "obesity paradox", hoping to disprove past studies showing that obese heart patients are less likely to die from sudden cardiac death than ...

Tue 16 Mar 10 from Emaxhealth