http://www.ahjonline.com/article/PIIS0002870306008271/abstract
Hi, i read about this article which concluded that people with higher BMI (obese and overweight) has a lower heart failure mortality compared with those with lower BMI (normal or underweight).
So, what would a possible explaination for this? Thanks :)
2007-03-06 19:02:08 · 3 answers · asked by weisemo83 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
the study was BMI and inhospital mortality, they didnt mention anything about ppl having heart attacks at home or anyplace other that a hospital so i dont think u can conclude from that study that higher BMI is safer than normal BMI
2007-03-06 19:12:22 · answer #1 · answered by theslumberer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just off the top of my head I think it may be from weight applied to the heart that makes it work harder. Making it stronger. If you will, like lifting weights everytime it beats.
2007-03-06 19:15:00 · answer #2 · answered by eks_spurt 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You misunderstood the study and it was based on in hospital patients.
2007-03-06 19:22:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋