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Bariatric surgery is associated with substantial weight reduction (20-30%) and markedly lower subsequent risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).
Bariatric surgery may be a highly effective option for patients with obesity at risk for cardiovascular events.
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Bariatric surgery is associated with substantial weight reduction (20-30%) and markedly lower subsequent risk for MACE.
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The claim is based on a review of evidence regarding bariatric surgery outcomes.
Source
Pharmacotherapy for obesity: recent evolution and implications for cardiovascular risk reduction
Kevin C. Maki et al. · Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2023
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