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CLINICAL PEARLS
» Consider a broad differential diagnosis in patients who present with
“memory problems” and be sure to perform a thorough history and physical examination, cognitive testing, laboratory studies, and imaging diagnostic workup.
» The presentation of acutely altered mental status (delirium) should
prompt an aggressive workup for an underlying cause, as treatment may result in correction of the mental status.
» Alzheimer disease is a disease of the family, not just the individual. It is
critical to treat the patient while giving support to the caregivers.
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Loscalzo J. eds. Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 20e New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
http://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=2129§ionid=192532255. Accessed
May 19, 2020.
CASE 33
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A 20-year-old woman comes to clinic for an annual physical examination. She has no complaints. She has no significant medical or surgical history. She is currently taking oral contraceptive pills because of irregular menstrual cycles. She attained menarche at age 13 years and has had irregular cycles since. She has never been sexually active. Her family history is positive for hypertension, diabetes, and obesity in her parents. On examination, her blood pressure is 120/85 mm Hg, her pulse is 78 beats/min, and her respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min. Her weight is 188 lb, and she is 63 inches tall. Her physical examination is unremarkable except for a brownish/black, velvety thickening of the skin on the back of her neck, hirsutism, and abdominal obesity. Her laboratory test results included total cholesterol of 202 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol of 35 mg/dL, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol of 120 mg/dL, and triglycerides of 172 mg/dL. Her fasting glucose was 104 mg/dL, and she had normal renal and liver function tests.
▶ What are the clinical issues that need to be addressed during this
preventive visit?
▶ What is your next step in the evaluation of this patient? ▶ What are the therapeutic options available for this patient?
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ANSWERS TO CASE 33:
Obesity
Summary: A 20-year-old woman presents with
Obesity—body mass index (BMI) of 33.5 kg/mHistory of menarche at age 13 years and irregular cycles since thenAcanthosis nigricans and hirsutismTotal cholesterol of 202 mg/dL, HDL cholesterol of 35 mg/dL, LDL cholesterol of
120 mg/dL, triglycerides of 172 mg/dL, and fasting glucose of 104 mg/dL
Family history of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity in her parents
Clinical issues to address: Obesity and possible polycystic ovarian disease. Next step in evaluation: Calculate a BMI, measure waist circumference, and repeat
blood pressure evaluation. Order laboratory testing to measure thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
Therapeutic options: Ask about her interest in losing weight. Advise on the health benefits of weight loss, address other risk factors, and collaborate with the patient to devise weight-loss goals; advise on diet and physical activity to achieve these goals. Assess her ability and desire to follow the plan developed together and explore options to achieve goals. Arrange follow-up. At subsequent visits, you can consider adding pharmacotherapy as an adjunct to diet and exercise.
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ANALYSIS
Objectives
1. Be able state the etiology and pathogenesis of obesity. (EPA 12)
2. Be able to state other comorbid conditions associated with obesity. (EPA 12)
3. Be able to state the diagnostic criteria for obesity and metabolic syndrome. (EPA 3)
4. Be able to state the therapeutic options available for the management of obesity. (EPA 4)
Considerations
Obesity is a chronic and stigmatizing disease that begins early in life. Increased caloric intake, types of foods consumed, decreased physical exertion, and genetic predisposition are common causes of obesity. Routine physical examination vis­its serve as a good platform to address issues related to obesity and its associated comorbid conditions. This visit should be taken as an opportunity to address obe­sity, metabolic risk, and its management.
Increased body weight is a major risk factor for the development of disease and for premature death. Metabolic syndrome is an important risk factor for the subsequent development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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Metabolic syndrome is more common in overweight and obese patients and has a higher prevalence in those age ≥ 60. It is a worldwide health issue and is present in approximately one-third of Americans age 18 and over. This patient has meta­bolic syndrome based on her abdominal circumference, increased triglycerides, low HDL, and mildly elevated LDL cholesterol levels. She may also need further inves­tigation for the presence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) because of her obe­sity, hirsutism, and history of irregular cycles. PCOS should be a consideration in patients with chronic anovulation, ovarian cysts, and evidence of hyperandrogen­ism. Both metabolic syndrome and PCOS are very closely associated with obesity and insulin resistance.
Based on the provided information, in this situation, the key clinical implication of these diagnoses is identification of a patient needing aggressive lifestyle modifi­cation focused on weight reduction and increased physical activity.
APPROACH TO:
Obesity
DEFINITIONS
BODY MASS INDEX: A measurement of the relative composition of lean body mass and body fat; calculated as (Weight in kilograms)/(Height in meters)2.
METABOLIC SYNDROME SYNDROME X, INSULIN RESISTANCE SYNDROME): A constellation of metabolic abnormalities that confer increased
risk of CVD and diabetes mellitus. Major features include central obesity, hyper­triglyceridemia, low HDL cholesterol, hyperglycemia, and hypertension.
OBESITY: A state of excess adipose tissue mass. Defined by most authorities as BMI of ≥ 30 kg/m2. Morbid obesity is defined as a BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2. Super obesity is defined as a BMI ≥ 50 kg/m2.
OVERWEIGHT: Defined as BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2, the point at which all-cause, meta- bolic, cancer, and cardiovascular morbidity begin to rise.
SATIATION: Level of fullness during a meal. SATIETY: Level of fullness/satisfaction (lack of hunger) after a meal.
CLINICAL APPROACH
Epidemiology
Obesity is a chronic and easily diagnosed disease that is associated with life­threatening morbidity and mortality. Data from the National Health and Nutri­tion Examination Surveys (NHANES) show that in 2015 to 2016, obesity affected 18.5% of 2- to 19-year-olds and 39.8% of adults aged 20 years or older. The prevalence of obesity was higher in middle-aged adults (42.8%) compared to young adults (35.7%).
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Table 33–1 • DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA FOR METABOLIC SYNDROME
Three of more of the following:
Waist circumference > 102 cm (male) or > 88 cm (female)
Hypertriglyceridemia Triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dL or specific medication
Low HDL cholesterol < 40 mg/dL (male) or < 50 mg/dL (female) or specific medication
Hypertension ≥ 130 mm systolic or ≥ 85 mm diastolic or specific medication
Fasting plasma glucose ≥ 100 mg/dL or specific medication or previously diagnosed
type 2 diabetes
HDL, high-density lipoprotein.
Metabolic Syndrome. Current minimum estimates are that the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the United States is at least 34.5% using the National Cholesterol Education Program’s 3rd Adult Treatment Panel (ATP III) criteria (Table 33–1). Metabolic syndrome is an important risk factor for subsequent development of type 2 diabetes and CVD. Thus, the key clinical implication of a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is identification of a patient needing aggres­sive lifestyle modification focused on weight reduction and increased physical activity.
Pathophysiology
Energy balance is the relationship of energy intake to energy expenditure. When more energy is expended than taken in, weight loss ensues. When the intake of energy exceeds the amount expended, weight gain occurs. Thus, obesity is caused
by positive caloric balance and quality of food ingested, and it is relative to the amount of energy expended through physical activity. Risk of obesity is affected by genetic,
physiologic, and environmental factors. A positive energy imbalance results in weight gain and obesity, but the possible causes of positive energy imbalance are not well understood and are likely different for different people.
It has been estimated that genetic background can explain 40% or more of the variance in body mass in humans. The genetic component is complex and involves the interaction of multiple genes. However, the marked increase in obesity can­not be completely attributed to genetics. Social factors such as lower education level, lower socioeconomic class, and diet composition are all associated with a high risk of obesity. Likewise, physiologic factors such as various gut hormones, level of spontaneous physical activity (fidgeting), and age-related decline in energy expen­diture are key determinants in regulation of food intake and energy expenditure. An increase in energy consumption with a decrease in physical activity is thought to be the main contributor to the current obesity epidemic. Additionally, the availability of convenience foods and the increase in palatability and serving size, compounded with industrialization leading to a sedentary lifestyle, have led to an altered energy balance.
Screening. The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening all adult patients for overweight and obese statuses by measuring height and weight and calculating BMI as part of the routine physical examination. BMI is used as
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Table 33–2 • DEFINITION OF OBESITY BASED ON BMI
BMI (kg/m2) Obesity Class
Underweight < 18.5
Normal 18.5-24.9
Overweight 25.0-29.9
Obesity
Extreme obesity (also called morbid or severe obesity) > 40 III
Super obesity > 50 III
30.0-34.9
35.0-39.9
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a measure of weight status and as a tool to predict risk of disease, as it generally correlates well as an estimate of total body fat. However, BMI is not as accurate a
measure of being overweight/obese in patients with heart failure, pregnant women, bodybuilders, professional athletes, elderly patients, and certain ethnic groups. More-
over, abdominal obesity is associated with increased risk for hypertension, heart disease, dyslipidemia, and diabetes. Additional measurements, like waist circumfer­ence and waist-to-hip ratio, need to be used to accurately identify the population at risk. Direct measurement of percentage of body fat may also provide additional information. Table 33–2 lists the classification of overweight/obese statuses based on BMI.
Along with the measurements mentioned, a health history, physical examina­tion, and focused laboratory workup should be performed to look for complica­tions and comorbid conditions. Any previous weight-loss efforts, recent smoking cessation, daily physical activity levels, and eating habits should be assessed to iden­tify factors that might be contributing to weight gain and obesity.
Laboratory Workup. A fasting glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin level should be measured to evaluate for diabetes mellitus and impaired glucose tolerance. The presence of acanthosis nigricans—a velvety, hyperpigmented thickening of the skin commonly found on the neck and axillary regions—may also be a sign of insulin resistance. Fasting lipids should also be measured, both to evaluate for the pres- ence of metabolic syndrome and for the assessment of the patient’s risk for CVD. TSH should be measured to screen for hypothyroidism. Liver enzymes should be requested, as abnormal results may indicate the development of a fatty liver.
Treatment
The goal of therapy is to prevent, treat, or reverse the complications of obesity and improve quality of life. Treatment of obesity should begin in patients with a BMI greater than 25 kg/m2 or who have visceral obesity, documented by increased waist circumference greater than 40 inches in men and greater than 35 inches in women, or a waist-to-hip ratio greater than 0.9 in men and greater than 0.85 in women. Weight loss of as little as 5 pounds (2.3 kilos) reduces the risk of develop­ing comorbid conditions. Developing a treatment plan for obesity is complex and should use a combination of dietary/caloric modifications, increased physical activity, and behavior therapy as a gold standard.
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Dietary Changes. Dietary intervention is the cornerstone of weight-loss ther­apy. Most diets work in two principal dimensions: energy content and nutrient composition. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommends initi­ating treatment with a calorie deficit of 500 to 1000 kcal/d compared with the patient’s habitual diet. This reduction produces a weight loss of 1 to 2 lb/wk (0.45 to 0.91kg/wk). Loss of more than 5% of initial body weight can improve CVD risk. There are different kinds of specific dietary modifications recommended, but they all work based on caloric expenditure greater than intake through portion control. The selection of a diet should be based upon patient preferences to pro­mote optimal dietary adherence, a key determinant of weight loss irrespective of the type and nutrient composition of the diet. Portion control should not compro­mise the nutrient content of the diet; patients should still aim for a balanced meal. Most diets (both low carbohydrate and low fat) have good short-term results but limited long-term efficacy, with patients typically losing 5% of body weight over the first 6 months, then returning to the initial weight by 12 to 24 months. A “Mediter­ranean” diet or low-carbohydrate diet may be more effective for modest long-term weight loss compared to a low-fat diet.
Physical Activity. The addition of exercise training to a diet program can add to the weight loss. Physical activity alone is not an effective method for achieving weight loss, although it is very important for long-term weight management and cardiovas­cular health benefits. Physical activity can improve insulin sensitivity and glycemic control, decrease abdominal fat, and reduce cardiovascular risk. Patients should engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for at least 30 min/d, 5 to 7 d/wk, both to maintain weight loss and for the independent health benefits of exercising.
Other Lifestyle Modifications. The purpose of behavior modification therapy is to help patients identify and make long-term changes in their eating and physi­cal activity habits that contribute to obesity. The targets of behavior modification are avoiding triggers, maintaining dietary diaries, using portion-controlled plates, slowing the rate of eating to enhance satiation, avoidance of high-risk situations, increasing physical activity, and breaking repetitive behaviors, such as watching TV while eating.
Pharmacotherapy. Table 33–3 lists the medications commonly used in the treatment of obesity. Pharmacologic therapy may be offered to those with a BMI greaterthan 30 kg/m2 or BMI of 27 to 30 kg/m2 with comorbid conditions. Orlistat, lorcaserinphenteramine/topiramate, naltrexone ER (extended release)/ bupropion ER and liraglutide are US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for long-term weight-loss management. All of these approved medica­tions have generally been found to have modest weight loss over placebo and often are limited in efficacy due to side effects and/or cost.
With the exception of orlistat, which inhibits the absorption of dietary fat by inhibiting pancreatic lipases, all medications approved for obesity act as anorexi­ants. Anorexiant medications increase satiation, satiety, or both. Increasing sati­ation results in a reduction in the amount of food eaten, and increasing satiety reduces the frequency of eating. FDA-approved medications are generally recom­mended to be used as short-term adjuncts to diet, exercise, and behavioral modifica­tion. Their use should be tapered off after prolonged use or if there is lack of efficacy.
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Table 33–3 • MEDICATIONS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY
Drug Name (Trade Name) Mechanism of Action Notes
Bupropion-naltrexone (Contrave)
Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, Dextrostat)
Phendimetrazine (Bontril)
Diethylpropion (Tenuate)
Phentermine (Fastin, Pro-Fast, Ionamin, Adipex-P)
Phentermine­topiramate (Qsymia)
Lorcaserin (Belviq) Serotonin receptor
Orlistat (Xenical, Alli) Selective inhibitor of
Liraglutide (Saxenda) Glucagon-like peptide-1
Antidepressant and opioid antagonist
Sympathomimetic (increased norepinephrine release)
Sympathomimetic (increased norepinephrine release)
Sympathomimetic (increased norepinephrine release)
Sympathomimetic (increased norepinephrine release)
Sympathomimetic (increased norepinephrine release) and anticonvulsant
agonist
pancreatic lipase, results in reduced intestinal digestion of fat and increased fecal fat excretion
(GLP-1) agonist causing appetite suppression
Not recommended as first line. Can be used in obese smokers who want to quit. Full cardiovascular effects are unknown, but this should not be used with uncontrolled hypertension. Warn about suicidal ideation in young adults.
Numerous drug interactions; stimulant side effects include insomnia, agitation, tachycardia, hypertension; additive effects with other stimulants (caffeine, cold medications, etc); can be addicting; avoid with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors; all indicated for short-term (generally interpreted as up to 12 weeks) use only.
Significant side effects of topiramate include paresthesias, somnolence, and difficulty con­centrating. Topiramate has also been associated with metabolic acidosis.
Selective serotonin 2C receptor agonist (less cardiac side effects than nonselective serotonin agonists).
Recommended as first-line pharmacotherapy along with behavioral and dietary changes. Gastrointestinal side effects common: diarrhea, fecal incontinence, bloating, cramps, gas, oily stools; must follow low-fat diet to reduce side effects; may give vitamin supplements for decreased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E) and beta­carotene; indicated for short- or long-term use.
3-mg subcutaneous injection once daily (after 4-week escalation); inform patient of unconfirmed risk of thyroid tumors; risk of pancreatitis. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and increased heart rate.
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Metformin and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (medications approved for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus) may be a useful adjunct for weight loss in patients with comorbid obesity. Metformin can also help with weight loss in patients with PCOS.
Many previously approved medications for weight loss have been removed from the market due to significant risks greater than benefits. Over-the-counter weight­loss medications and supplements have similar risk-benefit profiles or have limited research for safety and efficacy.
Bariatric Surgery. Patients with a BMI greater than 40 kg/m2 who have failed diet and exercise (with or without drug therapy), or greater than 35 kg/m2 with serious comorbid conditions, are potential candidates for surgical treatment of obesity. Weight-loss surgeries fall into one of two categories: restrictive and
restrictive-malabsorptive. Restrictive surgeries, such as laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, limit the amount of food the stomach can hold and slow the rate of gastric emptying. Restrictive-malabsorptive bypass procedures, such as the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, combine the elements of gastric restriction and selective malabsorption.
The two most common surgeries done are Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and lapa­roscopic adjustable gastric banding, or “lap banding.” The Roux-en-Y procedure involves the construction of a small (10- to 30-mL) gastric pouch that empties into a segment of jejunum. With the small pouch and the small outlet to limit caloric intake, the Roux-en-Y is mostly a restrictive procedure with some degree of associ­ated malabsorption. The surgical mortality rate from bariatric surgery is generally < 1% but varies with the procedure, patient’s age and comorbid conditions, and experience of the surgical team. The most common surgical complications include stomal stenosis or marginal ulcers (occurring in 5% to 15% of patients) that pres­ent as prolonged nausea and vomiting after eating or inability to advance the diet to solid foods.
In lap banding, an adjustable silicone gastric band is laparoscopically placed around the upper stomach just distal to the gastroesophageal junction. The band has a balloon connected to a subcutaneously implanted port, which can be inflated or deflated to reduce the circumference of the band. Complications of the banding procedure are less common and less severe than in gastric bypass, but the long­term weight loss may also be less. The adjustable band allows for the flexibility of addressing various nutritional demands after the surgery. For example, the band can be adjusted to have the stoma widened to accommodate a greater demand for caloric and fluid intake when a patient becomes pregnant.
Complications
Obesity is a risk factor for the development of diabetes and CVD, as well as numer­ous other medical conditions (Table 33–4). In general, greater BMI is associated with more health complications, and grade II or higher obesity is associated with greater risk of mortality. Also, the more complications that develop, the more difficult it becomes to manage the underlying obesity. For example, a person with degen­erative arthritis and heart disease may have significant symptoms during exercise, impairing his or her ability to expend more energy in an effort to lose weight.
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Table 33–4 • COMMON MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS OF OBESITY
Cardiovascular disease
Cerebrovascular disease
Cholelithiasis
Chronic kidney disease
Degenerative joint disease
Eating disorders
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Infertility/reduced fertility
Malignancies
Menstrual cycle irregularities
Mood disorders
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease/nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Psychosocial dysfunction
Sleep apnea
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
CASE CORRELATION
See also Case 15 (Thyroid Disorders), Case 35 (Hyperlipidemia), and
Case 50 (Menstrual Cycle Irregularity).
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
33.1 A 35-year-old man presents to the clinic stating that he has been experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath and is having increased episodes of asthma exacerbation. He is 5 ft 10 inches and weighs 399 lb. An electrocardiogram in the office shows a normal sinus rhythm. He performs very little physical activity due to his weight. He has friends but has some esteem issues because of his weight issue. He has tried to lose weight but has not been successful in many attempts at dieting. He asks about who would be candidates for bar­iatric surgery. Which of the following patients has the best evidence to be a candidate for bariatric surgery as initial treatment for obesity?
A. A man with a BMI of 32 kg/m2 and arthritis of the knees. B. A woman with a BMI of 33 kg/m2 and type 2 diabetes. C. A woman with a BMI of 42 kg/m2 but no identifiable complications. D. Any obese patient who desires bariatric surgery should have it offered.