Beyond BMI: The Weight of Obesity in Heart Failure

Authors

• Vishal Parikh, Rochester Regional HealthFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Department

Cardiology

Abstract

Beyond BMI: The Weight of Obesity in Heart Failure. Dr. Vishal Parikh, Cardiology

Objectives:

• Recognize obesity as major, modifiable driver of heart failure, particularly its central role in HFpEF 
• Explain the key mechanisms linking obesity to HF 
• Understand the diagnostic pitfalls for HFpEF in obese patients 
• Apply evidence-based management strategies for obesity-related HF
• Recognize the impact of sarcopenia during weight reduction and how to combat that

Publication Date

5-6-2026

Recommended Citation

Parikh, V. (2026). Beyond BMI: The Weight of Obesity in Heart Failure. Retrieved from https://scholar.rochesterregional.org/grandrounds_unity/101