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Diego Felipe Gaia¹, José Honório Palma, João Nelson Rodrigues Branco

¹Disciplina de Cirurgia Cardiovascular, Escola Paulista de Medicina, UNIFESP. drgaia@uol.com.br

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Bariatric surgery effectively reduces weight and related health issues. However, rare cardiovascular complications like aortic dissection and aneurysm can occur long after these procedures.

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Medicine
Bariatric Surgery
Public Health

Background:

Obesity and its comorbidities pose a significant public health challenge.
Bariatric surgery has become a common and effective strategy for substantial weight reduction.
Various complications are associated with bariatric procedures, including late-onset issues.

Observation:

This report details two cases of late cardiovascular complications following bariatric surgery.
The observed complications included aortic dissection and aortic aneurysm.
These events occurred in the late postoperative period, highlighting potential long-term risks.

Findings:

Bariatric procedures, while effective for weight loss, carry risks of serious cardiovascular complications.
Aortic dissection and aneurysm are identified as potential late adverse events.
The link between bariatric procedures and these specific cardiovascular issues warrants further investigation.

Implications:

Awareness of these rare but severe cardiovascular complications is crucial for clinicians managing bariatric surgery patients.
Long-term cardiovascular monitoring may be necessary for individuals who have undergone bariatric procedures.
Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms and risk factors for these late complications.