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Trends and Outcomes Associated With Bariatric Surgery and Pharmacotherapies With Weight Loss Effects Among Patients With Heart Failure and Obesity

Circulation: Heart Failure

CONCLUSIONS:Bariatric surgery and pharmacotherapies with weight loss effects are associated with a lower risk of adverse outcomes among older patients with HF and obesity; however, overall utilization remains low. In propensity-matched analysis over a median follow-up of 2.8 0.99];P=0.04).CONCLUSIONS:Bariatric