(HealthDay News) -- Severely obese people undergoing surgery are at greater risk of heart problems, wound infections, prolonged hospital stays and other complications, according to a Scientific Advisory from the American Heart Association.
Yet many cardiologists, surgeons, anesthesiologists and other health-care providers underestimate the seriousness of the risks, particularly to the heart, the association warns.
About 3 to 4 percent of Americans are considered severely obese, defined as having a body mass index of 40 or higher, according to information in a news release from the association. Read more...
Cardiofy Heart Care Supplement

No comments:
Post a Comment