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FIG. 6. A summary of the mechanisms by which obesity may lead to excessive cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Abbreviations: SNS, sympathetic nervous system; RAAS, renin-angiotensin aldosterone system; NAP, natriuretic peptide; HR, heart rate; PVR, peripheral vascular resistance; Na, sodium; LVH, left ventricular hypertrophy; HF, heart failure; 
, increase.
