Obese older adults who survive cardiac surgery may have higher risk for poor functioning

Obese older adults who survive cardiac surgery may have higher risk for poor functioning

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week -- More than one-third of Americans are considered obese based on their Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI measures the ratio between your height and weight. A BMI of 30 or above signals obesity. As more and more of us age, we also are likely to see an increase in the number of older people who have a difficult time maintaining a healthy body weight. That’s a serious …

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(2017-12-03), Obese older adults who survive cardiac surgery may have higher risk for poor functioning, Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week, 582, ISSN: 1537-1417, BUTTER® ID: 014743438