In the Middle East, about two out of every three heart attack patients are overweight or obese, which means excess weight is a big problem for this group.

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The Prevalence and Outcome of Excess Body Weight Among Middle Eastern Patients Presenting With Acute Coronary Syndrome

Cross-Sectional Study

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2010 Jul

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The Prevalence and Outcome of Excess Body Weight Among Middle Eastern Patients Presenting With Acute Coronary Syndrome

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DOI: 10.1177/0003319709355801

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