Cardiometabolic risk reduction after metabolic surgery
Purpose of review
Metabolic surgery provides the largest and most durable weight loss in persons with obesity. There is abundant randomized evidence to show its superiority over medical treatment alone in achieving improved glycemic control.
Recent findings
Recent trials have also demonstrated a significant reduction in cardiovascular risk factor burden, whereas data from observational studies suggest an ability to reduce overt cardiovascular events and mortality.
Summary
In this review, we briefly describe the surgical procedures involved and their indications. We further provide a summary of the effects of metabolic surgery on weight loss, glycemic control, and clinical outcomes.
Source: Current Opinion in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Tags: ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE: Edited by Peter H. Stone Source Type: research
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