A 67-year-old male comes to the clinic for a health maintenance visit. His past medical history is significant for chronic allergic rhinitis, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), osteoporosis, psoriasis, atrial fibrillation, and benign prostatic hypertrophy. Vital signs show his temperature is 36.8 C (98.2 F), pulse is 76 beats/minute, respiratory rate is 12 breaths/minute, and blood pressure is 118/70 mmHg. His weight is 129.2 kg (285 lbs) and his body mass index (BMI) is 41. Which of his co-morbidities is most likely to be associated with his BMI?

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A 67-year-old male comes to the clinic for a health maintenance visit. His past medical history is significant for chronic allergic rhinitis, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), osteoporosis, psoriasis, atrial fibrillation, and benign prostatic hypertrophy. Vital signs show his temperature is 36.8 C (98.2 F), pulse is 76 beats/minute, respiratory rate is 12 breaths/minute, and blood pressure is 118/70 mmHg. His weight is 129.2 kg (285 lbs) and his body mass index (BMI) is 41. Which of his co-morbidities is most likely to be associated with his BMI?

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NtinuEmmanuel NtinuEmmanuel · Answer 1 · 2019-12-25T21:18:57+01:00

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Obese individuals (due to the BMI of 41), in this case chronic obese individuals have increased risk of atrial fibrillation, which could be caused by an increase in volume of the left atrium.

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COPD can be associated to obesity, however, how it's associated hasnt been fully determined

Osteoporosis is mostly associated with being underweight and not obese.

Finally, psoriasis, and benign prostatic hypertrophy are less likely to be associated with obesity.