Abstract
An increased body mass index (BMI) is associated with a high risk of cardiovascular disease and reduction in life expectancy. However, several studies reported improved clinical outcomes in obese patients treated for cardiovascular diseases. The aim of the present study is to investigate the impact of BMI on long-term clinical outcomes after implantation of zotarolimus eluting stents.METHODS:
Individual patient data were pooled from the RESOLUTE Clinical Program comprising five trials worldwide. The study population was sorted according to BMI tertiles and clinical outcomes were evaluated at 2-year follow-up.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 952 - 958 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions |
Volume | 85 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |