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7th Edition of Cardiology World Conference
October 08-10, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Hypertension and Obesity
Hypertension and Obesity
Hypertension: Hypertension is a major condition that significantly increases the risks of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases. Blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries.
Obesity: Obesity is a disease including an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity is a health problem that increases risk of other diseases and health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, certain cancers, and diabetes.
Causes of Obesity:
- Physical inactivity
- Overeating
- Genetics
- A diet high in simple carbohydrates
- Frequency of eating
- Medications
- Psychological factors
- Diseases like hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, polycystic ovary syndrome, and Cushing's syndrome also contribute to obesity
Committee Members
Yochai Birnbaum
Baylor College of Medicine, United States
Robert J Chilton
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, United States
Yong Xiao Wang
Albany Medical Center, United States Cardio 2026 Speakers
Yochai Birnbaum
Baylor College of Medicine, United States
Robert J Chilton
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, United States
Yong Xiao Wang
Albany Medical Center, United States
Narendra Kumar
HeartbeatsZ Academy, United KingdomSubmit your abstract Today
Title : New mechanisms and innovative therapeutics for pulmonary hypertension
Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical Center, United States
Title : STEMI versus acute occlusive myocardial infarction: Which term should we use?
Yochai Birnbaum, Baylor College of Medicine, United States
Title : Beyond weight loss and diabetes control GLP 1 agonists paradigm shift in Cardiovascular care .
Syed Raza, Awali Hospital, Bahrain
Title : New recommendations for the prevention of sudden cardiac death in athletes and recreational sports
Sekib Sokolovic, ASA Hospital Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegowina
Title : Coronary revascularization in patients with diabetes: Prospects for stenting in patients with type 1 diabetes and coronary artery disease
Mekhman N Mamedov, National Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine, Russian Federation
Title : Preservation of Skeletal Muscle Mass During GLP 1 Receptor Agonist Mediated Weight Loss Clinical Determinants Risk Stratification and Evidence Based Mitigation Strategies
Narendra Kumar, HeartbeatsZ Academy, United Kingdom