Overview
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a cardiometabolic clinic on percent body weight loss, body mass index (BMI), and visceral adiposity distribution in obese adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD) at 12 months.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- BMI ≥30 kg/m2
- At least one of the following CVD: atrial fibrillation (AF), coronary artery disease (CAD), HFpEF (heart failure with preserved ejection fraction), HFrEF (heart failure with reduced ejection fraction), ACHD (adult congenital heart disease), or valvular heart disease
- Patients evaluated in the Cardiometabolic clinic
- Willingness to complete questionnaires/surveys
- Ability to complete monthly self-assessments at home
Exclusion Criteria:
- BMI <30 kg/m2
- Pregnancy or lactating women
- Hemodynamically unstable CVD
- Active malignancy
- Autoimmune or systemic inflammatory diseases
- Severe renal or hepatic failure
- Being considered unsafe to participate as determined by the study physician
- Taking medications affecting weight or energy intake/energy expenditure in the last 6 months, including weight loss medications, antipsychotic medications, or other medications as determined by the study NP or physician
- Patients with active psychosis, mania, or substance use disorders