A missed preventive opportunity: severe obesity progressing to obstructive sleep apnea, atrial fibrillation and advanced heart failure

Shanmugam, Sharimila and Rosman, Azhari (2026) A missed preventive opportunity: severe obesity progressing to obstructive sleep apnea, atrial fibrillation and advanced heart failure. Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences (JCHS), 11 (SUPP2). pp. 52-53. ISSN 0127-984X

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Abstract

Severe obesity is a well-established risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), atrial fibrillation (AF), and heart failure, yet obesity-directed therapy is frequently delayed or overlooked. Early intervention may alter disease trajectory and prevent progression to advanced cardiomyopathy.

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Item Type:	Article
Creators:	Creators Email / ID Num. Shanmugam, Sharimila kasyacardio7lovee@gmail.com Rosman, Azhari UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal Medicine > Specialties of internal medicine > Metabolic diseases > Obesity R Medicine > RD Surgery > Surgery by region, system, or organ > Cardiovascular system > Heart. Including coronary arteries
Divisions:	Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor > Sungai Buloh Campus > Faculty of Medicine
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences (JCHS)
ISSN:	0127-984X
Event Title:	2nd National Obesity Scientific Conference
Event Dates:	11-12 April 2026
Volume:	11
Number:	SUPP2
Page Range:	pp. 52-53
Keywords:	Severe obesity, Obstructive sleep apnea, Atrial fibrillation, Heart failure, Disease progression, Preventive medicine
Date:	September 2026
URI:	https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/147713

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