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  2. Gastric bypass surgery - Wikipedia

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    A study in a large prospective study of 2010 obese patients showed a 29% reduction in mortality up to 15 years following surgery (hazard ratio 0.71 when adjusted for sex, age, and risk factors), compared to a non-surgically treated group of 2037 patients.

  3. Hypertension is a ‘silent killer.’ Here’s what your blood ...

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    You’ve likely heard your health care provider say your blood pressure is something like “120 over 80,” typically a larger number over a smaller number. Together, the two are measured in ...

  4. Bariatric surgery - Wikipedia

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    Reduction of eating disorders for several years after bariatric surgery has also been shown in adolescents after bariatric surgery. [91] Long-term reduction in or resolution of weight-related conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, occurred in adolescents after bariatric surgery. [92]

  5. Abdominal surgery - Wikipedia

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    The term abdominal surgery broadly covers surgical procedures that involve opening the abdomen . Surgery of each abdominal organ is dealt with separately in connection with the description of that organ (see stomach , kidney , liver , etc.) Diseases affecting the abdominal cavity are dealt with generally under their own names.

  6. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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    Increasing age, with the highest risk after ages 45 in men and 55 in women Being assigned male at birth Family history, especially having a genetic disorder called familial hypercholesterolemia

  7. Laparoscopy - Wikipedia

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    Coagulation disorders and dense adhesions (scar tissue) from previous abdominal surgery may pose added risk for laparoscopic surgery and are considered relative contra-indications for this approach. Intra-abdominal adhesion formation is a risk associated with both laparoscopic and open surgery and remains a significant, unresolved problem. [ 33 ]

  8. Abdominal aortic aneurysm - Wikipedia

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    In Sweden one time screening is recommended in all males over 65 years of age. [1] [8] This has been found to decrease the risk of death from AAA by 42% with a number needed to screen of just over 200. [47] In those with a close relative diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm, Swedish guidelines recommend an ultrasound at around 60 years of age. [49]

  9. What is a normal blood pressure reading? - AOL

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    "Your blood pressure is supposed to be under 140 over 90, optimally closer to 120 over 80."