Heart Failure Independently Predicts Higher Morbidity and Mortality Following Bariatric Surgery: Analysis of 180,544 MBSAQIP Cases - Takeaways - MDSpire

Heart Failure Independently Predicts Higher Morbidity and Mortality Following Bariatric Surgery: Analysis of 180,544 MBSAQIP Cases

  • By

  • Juan S. Barajas-Gamboa

  • Valentin Mocanu

  • Kayanne Khoury

  • Mélissa V. Wills

  • Pattharasai Kachornvitaya

  • Sol Lee

  • Thomas H. Shin

  • Matthew Allemang

  • Andrew T. Strong

  • Salvador Navarrete

  • Ricard Corcelles

  • John Rodriguez

  • Matthew Kroh

  • Jerry T. Dang

  • January 9, 2026

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    Heart failure significantly increases morbidity and mortality risks following bariatric surgery, necessitating careful patient management.

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    Bariatric surgery can improve cardiac function and quality of life in heart failure patients, despite their higher surgical risk.

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    The study utilized the MBSAQIP database to analyze outcomes of bariatric surgery in heart failure patients, addressing a critical knowledge gap.

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    Procedure-specific outcomes, including 30-day complications and mortality rates, were examined for heart failure patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

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    Optimized management strategies are essential for patients with concurrent obesity and heart failure undergoing bariatric procedures.

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Heart Failure Independently Predicts Higher Morbidity and Mortality Following Bariatric Surgery: Analysis of 180,544 MBSAQIP Cases

  • by Juan S. Barajas-Gamboa, Valentin Mocanu, Kayanne Khoury, Mélissa V. Wills, Pattharasai Kachornvitaya, Sol Lee, Thomas H. Shin, Matthew Allemang, Andrew T. Strong, Salvador Navarrete, Ricard Corcelles, John Rodriguez, Matthew Kroh, Jerry T. Dang

  • January 9, 2026

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