Middle or Older Age at the Time of Bariatric Surgery for Morbid Obesity is Associated with a Higher Risk for Cardiovascular Events

Authors

Maharaj Singh, Aurora Research Institute, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Ahmed Dalmar, Aurora Research Institute, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Zoe Heis, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Thomas Chua, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
A. Jamil Tajik, Aurora Cardiovascular Services, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Arshad Jahangir, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani Center for Integrative Research on Cardiovascular Aging, Aurora Research Institute, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

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.

Affiliations

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

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