Effect of bariatric surgery on cardiometabolic risk in elderly patients: A population-based study.

John A BatsisWilliam R MirandaChaithra PrasadMaria L Collazo-ClavellMichael G SarrVirend K SomersFrancisco Lopez-Jimenez

Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2015)

In older adults, BSx induces considerable weight loss, improves CV risk factors, decreases MetS prevalence and is an effective treatment in this population. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2016; 16: 618-624.

Keyphrases

bariatric surgery
weight loss
risk factors
obese patients
roux en y gastric bypass
physical activity
gastric bypass
type diabetes
adipose tissue
combination therapy
body mass index
insulin resistance
glycemic control
skeletal muscle