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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Metabolic Surgery
  • Obesity Management

Background:

  • Obesity and arterial hypertension are closely linked, particularly in severe obesity.
  • Bariatric surgery is the most effective intervention for severe obesity, offering benefits beyond weight reduction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effects of bariatric surgery on arterial hypertension in short and long-term follow-ups.
  • To describe differences between surgical techniques in hypertension remission.
  • To analyze pathophysiologic mechanisms and effects on target organs and cardiovascular outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of existing literature.
  • Analysis of short- and long-term follow-up data.
  • Comparison of different bariatric surgical procedures.

Main Results:

  • Bariatric surgery demonstrates significant positive effects on arterial hypertension.
  • Variations in hypertension remission rates exist across different surgical techniques.
  • Improvements extend to target organ damage and reduced cardiovascular morbidity/mortality.

Conclusions:

  • Bariatric surgery is a crucial intervention for managing severe obesity and arterial hypertension.
  • Surgical approach influences hypertension remission and cardiovascular outcomes.
  • Further research into pathophysiologic mechanisms can optimize treatment strategies.