Heart disease

Obese people have a higher risk of developing heart disease. Obesity is linked to an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), especially coronary heart disease (CHD) and heart failure (HF).

The processes through which obesity raises the risk of CVD include modifications to body composition that may impact hemodynamics and change the structure of the heart. Moreover, the arteries that supply the heart with blood may develop fatty deposits over time. Obesity raises blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar levels over normal, all of which are risk factors for heart disease. A heart attack may result from narrowing arteries. A stroke may be caused by blood clots in narrow arteries.