Obesidad y enfermedad cardiovascular y renal. Posicionamiento de las Asociaciones de Cardiología Preventiva, Cardiología Clínica e Insuficiencia Cardiaca de la SEC

Obesity is a major public health concern due to its rising incidence and its association with numerous chronic diseases, such as heart failure, vascular disease, atrial fibrillation, and chronic kidney disease. Treating obesity has been shown to improve the prognosis of these diseases. The purpose of this position statement by the Association of Preventive Cardiology, the Clinical Cardiology Association, and the Heart Failure Association of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC) is to provide guidance for preventing and treating cardiac, vascular, and renal complications related to obesity. The preparation of this work involved a multidisciplinary group of experts in endocrinology, nutrition, nephrology, internal medicine, family medicine, physical exercise, psychology, nursing, and cardiology. Patient experience was also considered.