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SynthesisObesity surgery2026

Effect of Metabolic Bariatric Surgery on Cardiovascular Outcomes in People with Obesity and Pre-existing Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Shurjeel Uddin Qazi, Muhammad Hamza Shuja, Firzah Shakil, Huzaifa Ul Haq Ansari, Laiba Arshad Khan, Ahmed Ali Aziz, Ashujot K Dang, Omer Ul Hassan, Muzzamil Farhan, Raheel Ahmed and 1 more

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Shurjeel Uddin QaziDow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
Muhammad Hamza ShujaDow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
Firzah ShakilDow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
Huzaifa Ul Haq AnsariDow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
Laiba Arshad KhanUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA.
Ahmed Ali AzizINTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma City, USA.
Ashujot K DangUniversity of California, Riverside, Riverside, USA.
Omer Ul HassanAdventHealth , Florida, USA.
Muzzamil FarhanImperial College London, London, UK.
Raheel AhmedNewcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Raheel.2198@gmail.com.
Michael E HallUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA.

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Abstract

backgroundMetabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) effectively lowers the risk of cardiovascular (CV) events in individuals with obesity, however, its application in those with pre-existing CV disease has been limited due to concerns about perioperative outcomes.

objectiveThis study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of bariatric surgery in reducing CV risk in people with pre-existing CV disease.

methodsWe carried out an extensive search on PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and Clinicaltrial.gov from their inception until February 2025. Key outcomes included reductions in all-cause mortality (ACM), major adverse CV events (MACE), myocardial infarction (MI), and cerebrovascular events in people with and without prior CV disease undergoing bariatric surgery. Data were combined using a random-effects model and displayed as hazard ratios (HR) along with 95% confidence intervals (CI).

resultsThree studies (n = 3,888) were included, with 1,523 patients getting Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and 442 receiving sleeve gastrectomy. Median age ranged from 52 to 56 years. Metabolic bariatric surgery was associated with a significant reduction in ACM (HR = 0.48, 95% CI: 0.38 to 0.61, p < 0.01) and MACE (HR = 0.55, 95% CI: 0.45 to 0.67, p < 0.01). However, no significant reduction was observed for MI (HR = 0.53, 95% CI: 0.24 to 1.18, p = 0.12) or cerebrovascular events (HR = 0.99, 95% CI: 0.64 to 1.54, p = 0.96).

conclusionMetabolic bariatric surgery is associated with significantly lower ACM and MACE in people with obesity and prevalent CV disease. These results highlight the necessity for additional extensive trials to validate advantages in high-risk groups, specifically older individuals and those who have experienced prior MI or heart failure.

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Bariatric SurgeryCardiovascular DiseasesObesityObesity, MorbidHumansAll-cause mortalityBariatric surgeryCV diseaseMajor adverse CV eventsMyocardial infarction

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