Chandan Aryan’s Post

Management of obesity in cardiovascular practice

Great to see this new framework for the diagnosis, staging and management of obesity in adults from EASO. 'In many settings, the diagnosis of obesity is still based solely on body mass index (BMI) cut-off values, and does not reflect the role of adipose tissue distribution and function in the severity of the disease.' I agree it is time to move away from BMI and towards a more complete clinical evaluation of the patient. 'Based on current clinical evidence, the diagnosis of obesity should not be based solely on the presence of an abnormal and/or excessive fat accumulation (anthropometric component). The diagnosis of obesity should instead include a careful analysis of the present and potential effects that dysfunctional and/or excessive fat accumulation may have on health.' Another key part to highlight 'Behavioral modifications, including nutritional therapy, physical activity, stress reduction and sleep improvement, were agreed as main cornerstones of obesity management, with the possible addition of psychological therapy, obesity medications and metabolic or bariatric (surgical and endoscopic) procedures.' Treatment needs to be individualised and delivered in collaboration with the patient.

Pragmatic Implementation of Online Obesity Treatment and Maintenance Interventions in Primary Care - A Randomized Clinical Trial

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In special issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology covering #obesity, co-editors #JasmohanBajaj and Millie Long opine on how obesity in GI disorders provides many unique, multi-faceted insights into one of the defining disorders of our age. Obesity affects 1 in 8 adults worldwide and is increasing among children and adolescents. The economic impact is anticipated to rival most other non-communicable diseases and is an urgent clinical and public health problem. This immense burden has the potential to impact clinical care and policy decisions with important caveats pertaining to social determinants of health, disparities, and availability of therapeutic options. The current issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology was imagined as a crossroads between the multiple specialties involved in studying obesity pathogenesis. We also aimed to highlight the burden, treatment, and challenges in implementation of programs aimed at obesity reduction. An exciting development is the emergence of GI specialists as a major hub in the management of obesity. This rapidly changing role of GI practitioners in obesity management ranges from medication utilization, to endoscopic management, to writing exercise prescriptions. Our collection of articles emphasizes the multidisciplinary management of obesity via collaboration amongst primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, nutritionists, and surgeons. The frameshift in obesity management is exciting and has the potential to reach patients who would not otherwise have access to this expertise across numerous provider types. #liverhealth https://bit.ly/3ReWzpD

EASO introduces groundbreaking obesity management framework The European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) has unveiled a new consensus framework that transcends traditional BMI-based diagnoses. This guidance aims to transform how healthcare professionals approach obesity diagnosis and treatment in adults. Key highlights: Medication criteria: Consider obesity medications for patients with BMI ≥25 and waist-to-height ratio >0.5 Long-term focus: Shift from short-term weight reduction to comprehensive, lifelong treatment plans Holistic approach: Expand management beyond weight loss to include prevention, quality of life, mental wellbeing, social functioning, and fitness This framework marks a significant evolution in obesity care, prioritizing overall patient health and long-term outcomes over simple weight metrics. https://lnkd.in/etRMgDEH #ObesityManagement #EASO #HealthcareInnovation

A common lipid profile seen in patients with obesity: ⬆️ TG, ⬇️ HDL-C, ⬆️ apo B, ⬆️ LDL-C, an effect of adiposopathy (dysfunctional adipocytes) associated with increased ASCVD risk. Recognizing the importance of treating BOTH obesity and dyslipidemia, Obesity Medicine Association and the National Lipid Association have published this joint expert review. #obesitymedicine #obesitytreatment #collaboration

One of the keys to managing #hearthealth is treating any signs of #obesity. Discover the link between these two diseases in this #clinicalconversation from the Obesity Medicine Association. #MedEd https://lnkd.in/gQNBmXcX

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