The cardiovascular benefits of weight loss in patients with obesity are well documented. Bariatric surgery is an effective and long-lasting strategy for weight loss, and can improve many cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension and dyslipidaemia. In this Review, Beamish and colleagues highlight the effects of bariatric surgery on cardiovascular risk factors and outcomes.
- Andrew J. Beamish
- Torsten Olbers
- Thomas H. Inge