Bariatric surgery decreases carotid intima-media thickness in obese subjects

Bariatric surgery decreases carotid intima-media thickness in obese subjects

Background: Obesity has long been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of substantial weight loss induced by bariatric surgery on carotid intima media thickness (C-IMT) (surrogate marker of early atherosclerosis) and clas...

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Main Authors: Gonzalo García, Daniel Bunout, Javiera Mella, Erik Quiroga, María Pía de la Maza, Gabriel Cavada, Sandra Hirsch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arán Ediciones, S. L. 2013-08-01
Series:Nutrición Hospitalaria
Subjects:
Obesidad
Riesgo cardiovascular
Baja de peso
Cirugía bariátrica
Intima media carotídea
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