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Obésité et risque de COVID-19 sévère.
Scheen, André
2020In Revue Médicale Suisse, 16 (695), p. 1115-1119
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Abstract :
[en] Obesity represents a higher risk of severe COVID-19 infection, which may lead to the requirement of a mechanical ventilation in intensive care units and premature death. The underlying mechanisms are multiple: alteration of the respiratory performance, presence of comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension or obstructive sleep apnea, finally inadequate and excessive immunological responses, possibly aggravated by ectopic intrathoracic fat depots. Thus, COVID-19 may challenge the so-called « obesity paradox » commonly reported by intensivists in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. These findings require reinforced preventive and curative measures among obese patients to limit the risk of progression towards an unfavorable outcome in case of COVID-19.
Disciplines :
Immunology & infectious disease
Endocrinology, metabolism & nutrition
Author, co-author :
Scheen, André  ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences cliniques > Département des sciences cliniques
Language :
French
Title :
Obésité et risque de COVID-19 sévère.
Alternative titles :
[en] Obesity and risk of severe COVID-19
Publication date :
2020
Journal title :
Revue Médicale Suisse
ISSN :
1660-9379
Publisher :
Medecine et Hygiène, Switzerland
Volume :
16
Issue :
695
Pages :
1115-1119
Peer reviewed :
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