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Risk Affects 5–10% of morbidly obese pts Usually associated with long-standing obesity Perioperative Risks Markedly greater risk among the morbidly obese vs. pts with normal BMI. With intraabdominal or intrathoracic procedures lasting more than 2 h, there is approximately 40%…
Risk 1.5 billion worldwide in 2014 70 million people in USA; approximately 1:3 people USA highest prevalence: African American Male = female Perioperative Risks Increased risk of MI and stroke Increased risk of CHF, ventricular hypertrophy, coronary artery disease, and…