Weight Loss Management By A Pharmacist To Overcome Obesity As A Barrier To Surgical Advanced Heart Failure Interventions

The prevalence of obesity has risen significantly in the Unites States since 2000, from 30.5% to 41.9% with a rise in severe obesity as well. Patients with obesity struggle with a variety of comorbid conditions including heart disease. Unfortunately, obesity places candidates for advanced heart failure (AHF) therapies at higher risk for complications and post intervention mortality. AACE/ACE guidelines recommend weight loss of 2.5% within the first month with a goal of 5-10% by 6 months for patients with obesity.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: 123 Source Type: research