Metabolic and cardiovascular improvements after biliopancreatic diversion in a severely obese patient

Metabolic and cardiovascular improvements after biliopancreatic diversion in a severely obese patient

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Severe obesity is associated with important morbidity and increased mortality. The successes of lifestyle modifications and drug therapy have been partial and mostly unsustained in reducing obesity and its comorbidities. Bariatric su...

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Main Authors: Lescelleur Odette, Hould Frédéric, Biron Simon, Marceau Simon, Marceau Picard, Dumesnil Jean-Gaston, Martin Julie, Paquette Carmen, Woods Philippe, Lebel Stéphane, Poirier Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-04-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
Biliopancreatic diversion
obesity
cardiology
diastolic function
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/3/1/5

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