Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	114138
Country	China

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Risk characteristics of obesity and atherosclerotic cardiovascular events in patients with schizophrenia: A single-center 10-year retrospective cohort study
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Jian-Feng Long, Li-Min Deng, Jian-Dong Zhang, Zhen-Jie Tang and Kang Zhou
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Corresponding Author	Kang Zhou, Associate Professor, MD, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, No. 139 Renmin Middle Road, Changsha 410011, Hunan Province, China. kang.zhou@csu.edu.cn
Key Words	Schizophrenia; Cardiovascular disease; Obesity; Metabolic syndrome; Antipsychotics; Single-center cohort study
Core Tip	This 10-year retrospective cohort study investigated the association between obesity and atherosclerotic cardiovascular events in patients with schizophrenia. These findings highlight that obesity significantly increases cardiovascular risk in this vulnerable population, influenced by both antipsychotic treatment and lifestyle factors. Early identification and comprehensive management of metabolic abnormalities are essential to reduce morbidity and mortality. This study underscores the need for integrated psychiatric and medical care strategies to improve the long-term outcomes of patients with schizophrenia.
Citation	Long JF, Deng LM, Zhang JD, Tang ZJ, Zhou K. Risk characteristics of obesity and atherosclerotic cardiovascular events in patients with schizophrenia: A single-center 10-year retrospective cohort study. World J Psychiatry2025; In press

Received	2025-10-14 09:07
Peer-Review Started	2025-10-14 09:07
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-10-31 05:21
Return for Revision	2025-10-31 05:21
Revised	2025-11-09 07:39
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-11-14 09:11
Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-19 02:34
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-19 07:51
Articles in Press	2025-12-19 07:51
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