Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Intima Media Thickness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: Obesity, and in particular extreme obesity, as a global health problem is an important risk factor for many diseases, including atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ACVD). Bariatric surgery might stop or slow atherogenesis by decreasing excessive weight in the early stages of atheroge...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/20/6056 |