Association Between Body Surface Area and Outcomes After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Purpose: Obesity is a well-known risk factor for adverse cardiovascular events, but some studies suggest higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with better outcomes after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). We sought to determine the effect of body surface area (BSA) on adverse e...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Advocate Aurora Health
2015-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews |
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Online Access: | http://digitalrepository.aurorahealthcare.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1048&context=jpcrr |