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Vest AR, Schauer PR, Rodgers JE, Sanderson E, LaChute CL, Seltz J, Lavie CJ, Mandras SA, Tang WHW, daSilva-deAbreu A. Obesity and Weight Loss Strategies for Patients With Heart Failure. JACC. HEART FAILURE 2024:S2213-1779(24)00506-7. [PMID: 39093256 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2024.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
Abstract
Obesity is a common comorbidity among patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) or heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), with the strongest pathophysiologic link of obesity being seen for HFpEF. Lifestyle measures are the cornerstone of weight loss management, but sustainability is a challenge, and there are limited efficacy data in the heart failure (HF) population. Bariatric surgery has moderate efficacy and safety data for patients with preoperative HF or left ventricular dysfunction and has been associated with reductions in HF hospitalizations and medium-term mortality. Antiobesity medications historically carried concerns for cardiovascular adverse effects, but the safety and weight loss efficacy seen in general population trials of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and gastric inhibitory polypeptide/GLP-1 agonists are highly encouraging. Although there are safety concerns regarding GLP-1 agonists in advanced HFrEF, trials of the GLP-1 agonist semaglutide for treatment of obesity have confirmed safety and efficacy in patients with HFpEF.
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Affiliation(s)
- Amanda R Vest
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Kaufman Center for Heart Failure Treatment and Recovery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
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- Metamor Metabolic Institute, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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- Frances Stern Nutrition Center, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; University of Queensland Ochsner Clinical School, University of Queensland, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Transplant Institute, AdventHealth Orlando, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- Doctoral School, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Doctoral School, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain; Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Kachmar M, Corpodean F, LaChute C, Popiv I, Cook MW, Danos DM, Albaugh VL, Moraes DL, Tang WHW, Schauer PR. Clinical Outcomes of Metabolic Surgery on Diuretic Use in Patients With Heart Failure. Am J Cardiol 2024; 226:128-133. [PMID: 39029720 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2024.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2024] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
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The beneficial impacts of metabolic surgery (MS) on patients with heart failure (HF) are incompletely characterized. We aimed to describe the cardiac and metabolic effects of MS in patients with HF and hypothesized that patients with HF would experience both improved metabolic and HF profiles using glycemic control and diuretic dependency as surrogate markers. In this single-center, university-affiliated academic study in the United States, a review of 2,342 hospital records of patients who underwent MS (2017 to 2023) identified 63 patients with a medical history of HF. Preoperative characteristics, 30-day outcomes, and up to 2-year biometric and metabolic outcomes, medication usage, and emergency department utilization were collected. At 24 months, mean body mass index change was -16 kg/m2 (p <0.001) that corresponded to a mean percentage total body weight loss of 29% (p <0.001). Weight loss was accompanied by significant reductions in hemoglobin A1c (p <0.001) and a 65% decrease in diuretic use at 24 months after surgery (p <0.001). Similarly, emergency visits for cardiac conditions (p = 0.06) and intravenous diuresis (p = 0.07) trended favorably at 1 year after surgery compared with 1 year before surgery but were not statistically significant. In conclusion, in patients with HF who were carefully selected, MS appears to provide significant reduction in oral diuretic dependency, and metabolic improvements with trends toward lower rates of emergency department utilization.
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- Michael Kachmar
- Metamor Institute, Pennington Biomedical Research Center at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Departments of Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Metamor Institute, Pennington Biomedical Research Center at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Departments of Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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- Metamor Institute, Pennington Biomedical Research Center at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Departments of Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Departments of Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana; Department of Surgery, University Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Behavioral & Community Health, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Metamor Institute, Pennington Biomedical Research Center at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Departments of Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- Our Lady of the Lake Heart and Vascular Institute, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Metamor Institute, Pennington Biomedical Research Center at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Departments of Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana.
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daSilva-deAbreu A, Rodgers JE, Seltz J, Mandras SA, Lavie CJ, Loro-Ferrer JF, Ventura HO, Schauer PR, Vest AR. Obesity, Challenges, and Weight-Loss Strategies for Patients With Ventricular Assist Devices. JACC. HEART FAILURE 2024:S2213-1779(24)00324-X. [PMID: 38904644 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchf.2024.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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For adults with advanced heart failure, class II/III obesity (body mass index ≥35 kg/m2) represents major challenges, and it is even considered a contraindication for heart transplantation (HT) at many centers. This has led to growing interest in preventing and treating obesity to help patients with advanced heart failure become HT candidates. Among all weight-loss strategies, bariatric surgery (BSx) has the greatest weight loss efficacy and has shown value in enabling select patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) and obesity to lose sufficient weight to access HT. Nevertheless, both BSx and antiobesity medications warrant caution in the LVAD population. In this review, the authors describe and interpret the available published reports on the impact of obesity and weight-loss strategies for patients with LVADs from general and HT candidacy standpoints. The authors also provide an overview of the journey of LVAD recipients who undergo BSx and review major aspects of perioperative protocols.
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- Adrian daSilva-deAbreu
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA; Doctoral School, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Frances Stern Nutrition Center, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Transplant Institute, AdventHealth Orlando, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, Ochsner Clinical School-the University of Queensland School of Medicine New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, Ochsner Clinical School-the University of Queensland School of Medicine New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Metamor Metabolic Institute, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, The CardioVascular Center, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Mentias A, Desai MY, Aminian A, Patel KV, Keshvani N, Verma S, Cho L, Jacob M, Alvarez P, Lincoff AM, Van Spall HGC, Lam CSP, Butler J, Nissen SE, Pandey A. Trends and Outcomes Associated With Bariatric Surgery and Pharmacotherapies With Weight Loss Effects Among Patients With Heart Failure and Obesity. Circ Heart Fail 2024; 17:e010453. [PMID: 38275114 DOI: 10.1161/circheartfailure.122.010453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Utilization patterns of bariatric surgery among older patients with heart failure (HF), and the associations with cardiovascular outcomes, are not well known. METHODS Medicare beneficiaries with HF and at least class II obesity from 2013 to 2020 were identified with Medicare Provider Analysis and Review 100% inpatient files and Medicare 5% outpatient files. Patients who underwent bariatric surgery were matched to controls in a 1:2 ratio (matched on exact age, sex, race, body mass index, HF encounter year, and HF hospitalization rate pre-surgery/matched period). In an exploratory analysis, patients prescribed pharmacotherapies with weight loss effects (semaglutide, liraglutide, naltrexone-bupropion, or orlistat) were identified and matched to controls with a similar strategy in addition to HF medical therapy data. Cox models evaluated associations between weight loss therapies (as a time-varying covariate) and mortality risk and HF hospitalization rate (calculated as the rate of HF hospitalizations following index HF encounter per 100 person-months) during follow-up. RESULTS Of 298 101 patients with HF and body mass index ≥35 kg/m2, 2594 (0.9%) underwent bariatric surgery (45% men; mean age, 56.2 years; mean body mass index, 51.5 kg/m2). In propensity-matched analyses over a median follow-up of 4.7 years, bariatric surgery was associated with lower risk of all-cause mortality (HR, 0.55 [95% CI, 0.49-0.63]; P<0.001), greater reduction in HF hospitalization rate (rate ratio, 0.72 [95% CI, 0.67-0.77]; P<0.001), and lower atrial fibrillation risk (HR, 0.78 [95% CI, 0.65-0.93]; P=0.006). Use of pharmacotherapies with weight loss effects was low (4.8%), with 96.3% prescribed GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) agonists (semaglutide, 23.6%; liraglutide, 72.7%). In propensity-matched analysis over a median follow-up of 2.8 years, patients receiving pharmacotherapies with weight loss effects (versus matched controls) had a lower risk of all-cause mortality (HR, 0.82 [95% CI, 0.71-0.95]; P=0.007) and HF hospitalization rate (rate ratio, 0.87 [95% CI, 0.77-0.99]; P=0.04). CONCLUSIONS Bariatric surgery and pharmacotherapies with weight loss effects are associated with a lower risk of adverse outcomes among older patients with HF and obesity; however, overall utilization remains low.
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- Amgad Mentias
- Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH (A.M., M.Y.D., L.C., M.J., P.A., A.M.L., S.E.N.)
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- Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH (A.M., M.Y.D., L.C., M.J., P.A., A.M.L., S.E.N.)
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- Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, OH (A.A.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, TX (K.V.P.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas (N.K., A.P.)
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, ON, Canada (S.V.)
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- Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH (A.M., M.Y.D., L.C., M.J., P.A., A.M.L., S.E.N.)
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- Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH (A.M., M.Y.D., L.C., M.J., P.A., A.M.L., S.E.N.)
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- Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH (A.M., M.Y.D., L.C., M.J., P.A., A.M.L., S.E.N.)
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- Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH (A.M., M.Y.D., L.C., M.J., P.A., A.M.L., S.E.N.)
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada (H.G.C.V.S.)
- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada (H.G.C.V.S.)
- Baim Institute for Clinical Research, Boston, MA (H.G.C.V.S.)
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- National Heart Centre Singapore and Duke-National University of Singapore (C.S.P.L.)
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- Baylor Scott and White Research Institute, Dallas, TX (J.B.)
- Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson (J.B.)
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- Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH (A.M., M.Y.D., L.C., M.J., P.A., A.M.L., S.E.N.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas (N.K., A.P.)
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James TJ, Martin MJ. Comment on: Association of prior bariatric surgery with financial and clinical outcomes of acute myocardial infarction. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2024; 20:8-9. [PMID: 37989622 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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- Tayler J James
- Department of Surgery, Los Angeles County and University of Southern California Medical Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Surgery, Los Angeles County and University of Southern California Medical Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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Wang PC, Ho KC, Ko WC, Lin WN. Impact of prior bariatric surgery on outcomes of hospitalized patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a propensity score-matched analysis of the U.S. nationwide inpatient sample. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2023; 19:1382-1390. [PMID: 37735043 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that primarily affects young women, has many different manifestations, and the disease severity can wax and wane. OBJECTIVES This study aims to determine the association between prior bariatric surgery and SLE outcomes. SETTING A population-based, retrospective study using data from the U.S. Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) database between 2005 and 2018. METHODS Data of hospitalized patients with SLE and morbid obesity were extracted. Exclusion criteria were age <18 years and missing information on mortality. Patients were separated into 2 groups: with or without prior bariatric surgery. One: 4 propensity score matching (PSM) were performed to balance the characteristics between the groups. Associations between prior bariatric surgery and inpatient outcomes were determined by logistic regressions. RESULTS A total of 38,286 hospitalized patients with SLE and morbid obesity were identified. After exclusions and PSM, there remained 9050 subjects in the study sample (with prior bariatric surgery: 1810; without prior bariatric surgery: 7240), representing 44,952 U.S. inpatients. After adjusting for confounders in multivariable analysis, prior bariatric surgery was significantly associated with lower odds for prolonged length of stay (LOS), unfavorable discharge, and SLE-related complications. Specifically, prior bariatric surgery was significantly associated with lower risks of acute myocardial infarction (AMI)/stroke (aOR = .44, 95% CI: .30-.65), venous thromboembolism (VTE) (aOR = .74, 95% CI: .57-.96), pneumonia (aOR = .60, 95% CI: .47-.76), sepsis (aOR = .62, 95% CI: .51-.75), acute and chronic glomerulonephritis (aOR = .53, 95% CI: .38-.76), acute kidney injury (AKI) (aOR = .64, 95% CI: .52-.77), and anemia (aOR = .77, 95% CI: .68-.87). CONCLUSIONS Prior bariatric surgery is associated with favorable in-hospital outcomes in hospitalized patients with SLE and decreased likelihood for several SLE-related complications.
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- Po-Chun Wang
- PhD Program in Nutrition and Food Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Department of General Surgery, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
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Chi M, Nie Y, Su Y, Wang N, Li A, Ma T, Hou Y. Effects of weight loss in heart failure patients with overweight and obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2023; 30:1906-1921. [PMID: 37652032 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwad284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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AIMS To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the impact of weight loss (WL) on the prognosis of overweight and obese patients with heart failure (HF). METHODS AND RESULTS We reviewed the literature up to 1 February 2023 from PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Chinese databases for cohort studies, and randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Data from eligible studies were extracted, and statistical analyses were performed using Review Manager 5.3. A total of 19 studies (involving 449 882 patients) were included in the systematic review and meta-analyses. The results showed that WL did not reduce the mortality and rehospitalization rates in overweight and obese HF patients, but could improve the quality of life (P = 0.002), cardiac function (P = 0.0001), and exercise capacity (P = 0.03). The subgroup analysis showed that WL from bariatric surgery (BS) reduced the risk of death (P < 0.00001), WL from medication or exercise was not significantly associated with the risk of death (P = 0.18), and WL was associated with a higher mortality in the subgroup with unspecified WL modality or unintentional WL (P < 0.00001). In addition, it did not reduce the risk of short-term rehospitalization (P = 0.11), but reduced the rehospitalization rates over the long-term (P = 0.03). CONCLUSION WL improves the long-term rehospitalization (>3 months), quality of life, cardiac function, and exercise capacity in overweight and obese HF patients. Although overall WL is not proven effective, subgroup analysis shows that BS can reduce mortality.
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- Meixuan Chi
- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No. 188 Shizi Street, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, China
- School of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, No. 1 Shizi Street, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No. 188 Shizi Street, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, China
- School of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, No. 1 Shizi Street, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, China
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- School of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, No. 1 Shizi Street, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, China
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- School of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, No. 1 Shizi Street, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, China
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- School of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, No. 1 Shizi Street, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, China
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- School of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, No. 1 Shizi Street, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No. 188 Shizi Street, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, China
- School of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, No. 1 Shizi Street, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, China
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Mabeza RM, Richardson S, Vadlakonda A, Chervu N, Roberts J, Yetasook A, Benharash P. Bariatric surgery improves outcomes of hospitalizations for acute heart failure: a contemporary, nationwide analysis. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2023; 19:681-687. [PMID: 36697325 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.12.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND The link between obesity and poor outcomes in heart failure (HF) has been well-established. OBJECTIVES This retrospective study sought to examine national rates and outcomes of acute HF hospitalizations in obese individuals with a prior history of bariatric surgery. SETTING Academic, university-affiliated; the United States. METHODS Adult admissions (≥18 years) including a diagnosis of severe obesity were identified in the 2016-2019 Nationwide Readmissions Database. Patients who previously underwent bariatric operations were categorized into the Bariatric cohort. Multivariable linear and logistic models were used to assess the association of prior bariatric surgery with outcomes of interest. RESULTS Of an estimated 10,343,828 admissions for a diagnosis of severe obesity, 925,716 (8.9%) comprised the bariatric cohort. After risk adjustment, bariatric surgery was associated with significantly decreased odds of acute HF hospitalization (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: .40, 95% confidence interval [CI]: .38-.41). Among acute HF hospitalizations, prior bariatric surgery was linked to lower odds of mortality (AOR: .68, 95% CI: .52-.89), prolonged mechanical ventilation (AOR .44, 95% CI: .32-.61), acute renal failure (AOR: .76, 95% CI: .70-.82), and prolonged hospitalization (AOR: .77, 95% CI: .68-.87). Bariatric surgery was linked to a decrement of 1 day (95% CI: .7-1.1) and $1200 in hospitalization costs (95% CI: 400-1900), but no significant difference in odds of 30-day readmission. CONCLUSIONS Bariatric surgery is associated with reduced admissions for acute HF. Among acute HF hospitalizations, bariatric surgery is linked to significantly improved clinical and financial outcomes. Given its potential benefits in obesity and related diseases, bariatric surgery holds promise for promoting value-based healthcare for HF.
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- Russyan Mark Mabeza
- Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Laboratories (CORELAB), David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California
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- Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Laboratories (CORELAB), David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California
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- Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Laboratories (CORELAB), David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California
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- Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Laboratories (CORELAB), David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California
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- Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Laboratories (CORELAB), David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California.
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Cundy T, Gamble GD, Yi E, Evennett N, Beban G. Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Unplanned Hospital Admissions for Infection. Obes Surg 2022; 32:1896-1901. [PMID: 35377053 PMCID: PMC9072262 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-022-05975-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
Purpose
Both obesity and type 2 diabetes are associated with an increased risk of skin and soft tissue (SSTI), urinary tract, and lower respiratory tract infections but it is not clear whether the incidence of such infections is reduced after bariatric surgery. Materials and Methods In people accepted onto our publicly funded bariatric program, we recorded unplanned admissions to public hospitals over a median follow-up of 4.5 years in those successfully undergoing surgery and in those who withdrew from the program. Rates of admission for the composite outcome (SSTI, urinary tract, or lower respiratory infection) were compared. Results Of 774 people accepted onto the program, 49% underwent surgery. Infections accounted for 27% of unplanned admissions in those not completing surgery and 13% of those who underwent surgery (p < 0.001). The rate of admission was 60% lower in people who underwent surgery than those who did not: 4.3 vs 12.2 per 100 patient-years (P < 0.002), a difference maintained across 8 years’ follow-up. The impact of surgery was independent of enrolment age, BMI, or diabetes and smoking status. Of the three types of infection in the composite outcome, SSTI were the most prevalent and showed the greatest reduction (p < 0.0001). The median day stay for infection was 0.5 day less in those who underwent surgery (p < 0.01). Conclusions Hospitalization for these three infectious diseases in people undergoing bariatric surgery was lower than that in people enrolled in the bariatric program but not completing surgery. The effect was greatest for SSTI, and sustained to at least 8 years. Graphical abstract ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11695-022-05975-4.
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- Tim Cundy
- Bariatric Surgical Service, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand.
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Bariatric Surgical Service, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Bariatric Surgical Service, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Bariatric Surgical Service, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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Tu Y, Bao Y, Zhang P. Metabolic surgery in China: present and future. J Mol Cell Biol 2021; 13:mjab039. [PMID: 34240190 PMCID: PMC8697345 DOI: 10.1093/jmcb/mjab039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Obesity and its related complications comprise a serious public health problem worldwide, and obesity is increasing in China. Metabolic surgery is a new type of treatment with unique advantages in weight loss and obesity-related metabolic complications. The pathogenesis of obesity is complex and not yet fully understood. Here, we review the current efficacy and safety of metabolic surgery, as well as recent progress in mechanistic studies and surgical procedures in China. The exciting and rapid advances in this field provide new opportunities for patients with obesity and strike a balance between long-term effectiveness and safety.
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- Yinfang Tu
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai
Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s HospitalShanghai Diabetes
Institute, Shanghai Clinical Center of Diabetes, Shanghai Key Laboratory of
Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic
Disease, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai
Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s HospitalShanghai Diabetes
Institute, Shanghai Clinical Center of Diabetes, Shanghai Key Laboratory of
Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic
Disease, Shanghai 200233, China
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Jinshan
District Central Hospital of Shanghai Sixth People's
Hospital, Shanghai 201599, China
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- Department of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s
Hospital, Shanghai 200233, China
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Höskuldsdóttir G, Sattar N, Miftaraj M, Näslund I, Ottosson J, Franzén S, Svensson AM, Eliasson B. Potential Effects of Bariatric Surgery on the Incidence of Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity and on Mortality in Patients With Preexisting Heart Failure: A Nationwide, Matched, Observational Cohort Study. J Am Heart Assoc 2021; 10:e019323. [PMID: 33754795 PMCID: PMC8174344 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.120.019323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Background Obesity and diabetes mellitus are strongly associated with heart failure (HF) and atrial fibrillation (AF). The benefits of bariatric surgery on cardiovascular outcomes are known in people with or without diabetes mellitus. Surgical treatment of obesity might also reduce the incidence of HF and AF in individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods and Results In this register‐based nationwide cohort study we compared individuals with T2DM and obesity who underwent Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass surgery with matched individuals not treated with surgery. The main outcome measures were hospitalization for HF and/or AF and mortality in patients with preexisting HF. We identified 5321 individuals with T2DM and obesity who had undergone Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass surgery between January 2007 and December 2013 and 5321 matched controls. The individuals included were 18 to 65 years old and had a body mass index >27.5 kg/m2. The follow‐up time for hospitalization was until the end of 2015 (mean 4.5 years) and the end of 2016 for death. Our results show a 73% lower risk for HF (hazard ratio [HR], 0.27; CI, 0.19–0.38), 41% for AF (HR, 0.59; CI, 0.44–0.78), and 77% for concomitant AF and HF (HR, 0.23; CI, 0.12–0.46) in the surgically treated group. In patients with preexisting HF we observed significantly lower mortality in the group who underwent surgery (HR, 0.23; 95% CI, 0.12–0.43). Conclusions Bariatric surgery may reduce risk for HF and AF in patients with T2DM and obesity, speculatively via positive cardiovascular and renal effects. Obesity treatment with surgery may also be a valuable alternative in selected patients with T2DM and HF.
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- Gudrún Höskuldsdóttir
- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine University of Gothenburg Sweden.,Department of Medicine Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg Sweden
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- The Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences University of Glasgow United Kingdom
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- Centre of Registers National Diabetes Register Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Surgery Faculty of Medicine and Health Örebro University Örebro Sweden
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- Department of Surgery Faculty of Medicine and Health Örebro University Örebro Sweden
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- Centre of Registers National Diabetes Register Gothenburg Sweden.,Health Metrics Unit Sahlgrenska AcademyUniversity of Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine University of Gothenburg Sweden.,Centre of Registers National Diabetes Register Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine University of Gothenburg Sweden.,Department of Medicine Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg Sweden
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In this article, we explore the influence of obesity on cardiovascular health and the role of bariatric surgery in reducing cardiovascular comorbidities, preventing the onset of heart failure and improving mortality and quality of life in those with cardiac dysfunction. We highlight the mechanisms by which obesity leads to cardiovascular remodeling, diastolic dysfunction, and eventual heart failure. These mechanisms include systemic inflammation, local lipotoxicity by way of ectopic fat deposition, and hemodynamic alterations that have significant effects on cardiac structure and function. Bariatric surgery has been shown to reverse these mechanisms, thereby leading to the reversal of adverse cardiac remodeling, improved diastolic function, and in some cases, improved systolic function in patients with systolic heart failure. Most importantly, bariatric surgery leads to significant improvements in cardiovascular outcomes, including the risks of myocardial infarction and stroke, heart failure incidence, and mortality. In patients with heart failure, bariatric surgery has been shown to decrease heart failure exacerbations and admissions and improve quality of life. Furthermore, in advanced heart failure patients, including those requiring mechanical circulatory support, bariatric surgery has been successfully and safely used for weight loss, as a bridge to cardiac transplantation. Therefore, bariatric surgery should be considered as a treatment for conditions ranging from subclinical cardiac dysfunction to symptomatic, advanced heart failure.
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Han L, Han H, Wang L, Ruan Y, Wei X, He J, Lu X. Prior bariatric surgery is associated with lower complications, in-hospital mortality, and healthcare utilization after elective spine fusion surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2020; 16:760-767. [PMID: 32278540 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.12.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Revised: 12/20/2019] [Accepted: 12/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Grade 3 obesity could potentially increase postoperative complications after spinal fusion surgery. However, the relationship between prior bariatric surgery (BS) and postoperative complications after spinal fusion surgery is not well-established. SETTING Inpatient hospital admissions from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample. METHODS Patients with a primary procedure of spinal fusion surgery discharged between 2006 and 2014 were identified. In-hospital outcomes included postoperative complications, mortality, cost, and length of stay were compared between patients with prior BS and grade 3 obesity. RESULTS A total of 3,132,192 patients who underwent elective spinal fusion surgery were identified. There were 33,936 (1.1%) patients with a diagnosis of prior BS. The prevalence of prior BS increased significantly from .1% in 2006 to 1.5% in 2014. Compared with patients with grade 3 obesity, patients with prior BS were younger, more likely to be female, had less co-morbidities, and higher proportion of cervical surgery. Multivariable analysis indicated that patients with prior BS had lower risk of overall complications (odds ratio [OR]: .44; 95% confidence interval [CI]: .38-.49), neurologic (OR: .55; 95%CI: .35-.84), respiratory (OR: .30; 95%CI: .23-.37), cardiac (OR: .38; 95%CI: .24-.60), gastrointestinal (OR: .61; 95%CI: .44-.84), urinary and renal (OR: .34; 95%CI: .26-.44), venous thromboembolism (OR: .35; 95%CI: .19-.63), wound-related complications (OR: .67; 95%CI: .53-.85), and in-hospital mortality (OR: .12; 95%CI: .02-.88). Prior BS was also related to 13% shorter length of stay and 2% lower cost. CONCLUSIONS Among patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery, prior BS is associated with lower complications, in-hospital mortality, and healthcare utilization. BS might mitigate risk of worse outcomes associated with grade 3 obesity after spine fusion surgery.
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- Lin Han
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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- Department of Health Statistics, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China; Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.
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Mechanick JI, Farkouh ME, Newman JD, Garvey WT. Cardiometabolic-Based Chronic Disease, Addressing Knowledge and Clinical Practice Gaps: JACC State-of-the-Art Review. J Am Coll Cardiol 2020; 75:539-555. [PMID: 32029137 PMCID: PMC8168371 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.11.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Revised: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 11/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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In the second part of this JACC State-of-the-Art Review, an early and sustainable preventive care plan is described for cardiometabolic-based chronic disease. This plan can improve cardiometabolic health by targeting early mechanistic events to decrease the risk for certain cardiovascular diseases (e.g., coronary heart disease, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation). Included are various prevention modalities, intensive lifestyle interventions, pharmacotherapy and cardiovascular outcome trial evidence, and bariatric/metabolic procedures. A tactical approach of implementing published clinical practice guidelines/algorithms for early behavioral, adiposity, and dysglycemia targeting is emphasized, as well as relevant educational and research implications.
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- Jeffrey I Mechanick
- Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute/Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York.
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- Peter Munk Cardiac Centre and the Heart and Stroke Richard Lewar Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology and Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Medicine, New York University Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences and Diabetes Research Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama; Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Birmingham VA Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama
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Kuno T, Tanimoto E, Morita S, Shimada YJ. Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Cardiovascular Disease: A Concise Update of Recent Advances. Front Cardiovasc Med 2019; 6:94. [PMID: 31355210 PMCID: PMC6635807 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2019.00094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Patients with obesity often have multiple cardiovascular comorbidities as obesity is an established risk factor for various cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)—e. g., heart failure (HF), coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, dysrhythmia, and venous thromboembolism. In the United States, obesity is the nationwide public health issue of the day with the prevalence exceeding 30%. It has become a substantial health and financial burden to the society and national healthcare system; the direct cost accounted for 150 billion US dollars in 2014. Lifestyle interventions have been shown to be successful in the short term, however their long-term results are still equivocal likely due to modest weight reduction and high recurrence rates. For instance, the mean weight reduction in a randomized controlled trial of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and either overweight or obesity was 6.0% in the intensive lifestyle modification arm and 3.5% in the control arm. On the contrary, bariatric surgery is known to be the most effective in achieving substantial and long-term weight loss and can prevent the development of CVD risk factors such as DM, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Bariatric surgery induces prompt weight loss within a few months which lasts for at least 12–18 months, with mean weight loss of ~35% (~70% loss of excess weight), lowering the risk of all-cause mortality, myocardial infarction, and stroke. Furthermore, recent studies demonstrated that bariatric surgery contributed to the reduction of acute care use for HF, CAD, and hypertension. On the other hand, it was reported that bariatric surgery may worsen the control of certain types of CVD (e.g., dysrhythmia), especially in the early postoperative period. Additionally, the notion that being overweight or obese could contribute to higher survival rate in certain populations (e.g., patients with HF)—also known as “obesity paradox”—has been repetitively documented in the past, while most recent investigations suggested that the observed paradox may be attributable to confounding factors including pre-existing comorbidities. Considering the aforementioned advances in the field, this paper reviews a series of recent studies with regard to the short-term and long-term effects of bariatric surgery on various types of CVDs.
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- Toshiki Kuno
- Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, United States
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