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Obesity and thrombosis.

K A L Darvall1, R C Sam, S H Silverman

  • 1Department of Vascular Surgery, City Hospital, Birmingham, UK. katydarvall@btinternet.com

European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery : the Official Journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
|December 23, 2006
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Obesity significantly increases thrombosis risk through inflammation, oxidative stress, and coagulation changes. Weight loss can improve these pro-thrombotic factors, reducing cardiovascular disease risk.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Science
  • Metabolic Syndrome Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Obesity is a major public health concern, affecting over half the UK adult population.
  • Central obesity is strongly linked to increased morbidity and mortality.
  • Obesity elevates the risk of both arterial and venous thrombotic events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the pathophysiological mechanisms linking obesity to thrombosis.
  • To emphasize the roles of inflammation, oxidative stress, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance.
  • To highlight the impact on the coagulation and fibrinolytic cascades.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
  • Databases searched include Medline (1966-2005) and the Cochrane library.

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  • Keywords focused on obesity, body mass index, and various thrombotic conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • Obesity promotes thrombosis via adipocytokines, altered coagulation and fibrinolysis, inflammation, and oxidative stress.
    • Endothelial dysfunction and metabolic syndrome components contribute to increased thrombotic risk.
    • Central obesity is particularly associated with a higher incidence of thrombotic events.

    Conclusions:

    • Obesity is associated with thrombosis through multiple interconnected mechanisms.
    • Weight loss interventions can mitigate these pro-thrombotic factors.
    • Addressing obesity is crucial for reducing thrombotic event-related mortality.