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Cardiovascular Profile and Cardiovascular Imaging After Bariatric Surgery: A Narrative Review
Mihaela Toader1, Liliana Gheorghe2, Costin Chirica1
1Doctoral School, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Str., 700115 Iasi, Romania.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
|January 25, 2025
Summary
Bariatric surgery (BaS) significantly improves cardiovascular health in obese patients. This procedure reduces major adverse cardiovascular events, mortality, and heart failure risk, enhancing overall well-being.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Metabolic Surgery
- Obesity Medicine
Background:
- Obesity management traditionally relies on behavioral and pharmacological methods, often insufficient alone.
- Bariatric surgery (BaS) emerges as a promising therapeutic option for obesity.
- Obesity is linked to numerous chronic conditions and increased cardiovascular risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the cardiovascular outcomes of obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
- To evaluate the impact of BaS on cardiovascular risk factors and events.
Main Methods:
- Review focused on cardiovascular status of patients who underwent bariatric procedures.
- Inclusion criteria encompassed patients with obesity and associated chronic conditions.
Main Results:
- BaS is associated with reduced incidence of severe complications, including myocardial infarction (MI).
- The procedure correlates with lower major adverse cardiovascular events and overall mortality.
- Bariatric surgery reduces the risk of recurrent MI and new-onset heart failure.
Conclusions:
- Bariatric surgery leads to significant BMI reduction.
- BaS considerably decreases cardiovascular risk factors.
- The procedure results in notable improvements in cardiovascular structure and function.
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