The Obesity Paradox for Stroke Patients, a Back Side of the Coin

Abstract

A high BMI (body mass index) has been associated with higher rates of survival in patients with cardiovascular disease including patients with cerebrovascular disease, which is referred to as the obesity paradox. But the back of the coin explains the subject. In fact, body mass index does not fully reflect visceral adiposity, which is the cause of risk. In conclusion, it should be used with other parameters that show visceral adiposity to reveal the risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome and cerebrovascular disease.