Impact of Body Mass Index >50 on Cardiac Structural and Functional Characteristics and Surgical Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery

Background Body mass index (BMI) ≥50.0 kg/m2 has been associated with increased surgical complications and mortality. We assessed echocardiographic characteristics and bariatric surgery complications of patients with BMI ≥50.0 kg/m2 vs. those in less severe obesity.