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Middle or Older Age at the Time of Bariatric Surgery for Morbid Obesity is Associated with a Higher Risk for Cardiovascular Events
Aurora UW Cardiology Faculty
  • Maharaj Singh, Aurora Research Institute, Advocate Aurora Health
  • Ahmed Dalmar, Aurora Research Institute, Advocate Aurora Health
  • Zoe Heis, Advocate Aurora Health
  • Thomas Chua, Advocate Aurora Health
  • A. Jamil Tajik, Aurora Cardiovascular Services, Advocate Aurora Health
  • Arshad Jahangir, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani Center for Integrative Research on Cardiovascular Aging, Aurora Research Institute, Advocate Aurora Health
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Affiliations

Aurora Research Institute, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani Center for Integrative Research on Cardiovascular Aging, Aurora Cardiovascular Services

Publication Date
5-25-2016
Presentation Notes
Poster presented at: Aurora Scientific Day; May 25, 2016; Milwaukee, WI.
Abstract

Conclusion: The incidence of CV (cardiovascular) events were higher in older group. Operating earlier, controlling OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) and hypertension may help further reduce CV events in morbidly obese individuals.

Document Type
Poster
Citation Information

Singh M, Dalmar A, Heis Z, Chua T, Tajik AJ, Jahangir A. Middle or Older Age at the Time of Bariatric Surgery for Morbid Obesity is Associated with a Higher Risk for Cardiovascular Events. Poster presented at: Aurora Scientific Day; May 25, 2016; Milwaukee, WI.