PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Koh, Kwang Kon TI - Multiple Targeted Therapy is Critical for Reducing Cardiometabolic Risk DP - 2011 Jun 01 TA - MD Conference Express PG - 16--17 VI - 11 IP - 2 4099 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/2/16.short 4100 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/2/16.full AB - Obesity is associated with a range of adverse metabolic consequences, including endothelial dysfunction, systemic inflammation, and insulin resistance. Therefore, to provide effective protection against the development of atherosclerosis and heart disease, obese patients require combination drug regimens that target several cardiometabolic risk factors.