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Weight loss surgery cuts risk of heart complications and death in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity

Weight loss surgery cuts risk of heart complications and death in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity

A Cleveland Clinic study shows that bariatric surgery performed in patients with obesity and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a significantly lower risk of death and major adverse cardiovascular events, compared with patients who did not have the surgery.

Source: Medical Xpress

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