Obesity and risk of heart: New therapies save life in Austria!

Obesity and risk of heart: New therapies save life in Austria!

In Austria, obesity and associated cardiovascular diseases are a major health problem. According to the information from OTS Live about 18 % of men and 15 % of women with overweight. This disease, which is a "lifestyle problem", has serious consequences, in particular heart attacks, strokes and heart weaknesses, which in 2023 was responsible for 35 % of deaths in Austria. Experts, including Univ.-Prof. Dr. Harald Sourij from the Medical University of Graz emphasize the urgency of precise diagnoses and individual treatment approaches, integrating nutrition, movement and psychology.

A new podcast episode of the format "Am Mikro | Skop" takes on this topic and illuminates how innovative therapies can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases in obese patients. This was also supported by a study that shows a decrease of 20 % in cardiovascular events through medication. As MedUni Graz reported, over the age of 15 years succumb to the problem overweight or obesity. This shows the far -reaching importance in the examination of metabolic diseases that may not be considered isolated, but require an interdisciplinary approach.

A central topic of discussion is whether there can be a “healthy” feel-good weight and which structural improvements are necessary for the care of obesity patients in Austria. Representatives of both disciplines see essential progress in the field of therapy and prevention, as already successful models from Germany show. The complete discussion is now available in the latest episode of the podcast and provides valuable insights into the connections between obesity and cardiovascular diseases.