Abstract

Obesity increases the risk of hypertension and other cardiometabolic comorbidities. Lifestyle modifications are usually recommended, though lasting effects on weight and BP reduction are limited. Weight-loss medications, especially incretin mimetics, are effective for short- and long-term treatment. Metabolic surgery provides cure of obesity-related hypertension in some patients. NPs are well positioned to manage obesity-related hypertension to improve clinical outcomes of affected individuals.

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