The prevalence of worldwide adult obesity has more than doubled since 1990, contributing to the rapid rise in obesity-related health risks.1 In particular, obesity is a significant contributor to the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), which accounts for the majority of deaths for those with elevated body mass index (BMI).2 Obesity is believed to contribute to atherogenesis and atherothrombosis through a variety of direct and indirect pathways including its...