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Metabolic bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for obesity across all BMI classes, offering durable weight loss and improvement in comorbidities.
For eligible patients (BMI ≥35, or 30-34.9 with failed lifestyle/pharma), metabolic bariatric surgery (sleeve or bypass) is the most effective treatment for durable weight loss and comorbidity improvement. It is recommended for BMI ≥35 regardless of comorbidities.
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Metabolic bariatric surgery is considered the most effective treatment for obesity across all BMI classes due to its effects in reducing weight, improving comorbid conditions, and enhancing overall quality of life (QoL).
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Cited as the most effective treatment based on observational data and non-blinded trials.
Source
Onboarding obesity management in cardiovascular care: A cardiologist's guide to latest advances
François Schiele et al. · American Journal of Preventive Cardiology · 2025
DOI 10.1016/j.ajpc.2025.100987
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