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Obesity-hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is the most severe complication of obesity, being burdened by numerous cardiovascular complications and an increase in the mortality rate. Late recognition of this syndrome is common.
Approaching the patient with suspicion or confirmed with OHS requires a multidisciplinary team. Positive pressure treatment remains the first line therapy, with the highest efficiency. Weight loss should be recommended in all patients. Apparently, bariatric surgery is superior to lifestyle changes.
Early detection and prompt treatment are of paramount importance to minimize adverse effects, which has necessitated consideration of this article.
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Obesity-hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is the most severe complication of obesity, being burdened by numerous cardiovascular complications and an increase in the mortality rate. Late recognition of this syndrome is common.
Approaching the patient with suspicion or confirmed with OHS requires a multidisciplinary team. Positive pressure treatment remains the first line therapy, with the highest efficiency. Weight loss should be recommended in all patients. Apparently, bariatric surgery is superior to lifestyle changes.
Early detection and prompt treatment are of paramount importance to minimize adverse effects, which has necessitated consideration of this article.

Obesity-Hypoventilation Syndrome - A Neglected Problem?

Internal Medicine

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Obesity-hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is the most severe complication of obesity, being burdened by numerous cardiovascular complications and an increase in...

Obesity-Hypoventilation Syndrome - A Neglected Problem?

Published Online: Jul 27, 2021

Page range: 83 - 90

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/inmed-2021-0169

Keywords
obesity-hypoventilation syndrome, obesity, cardiovascular complications, weight loss

© 2021 Valentin-Caius Coșei, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Obesity-Hypoventilation Syndrome - A Neglected Problem?

Published Online: Jul 27, 2021

Page range: 83 - 90

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/inmed-2021-0169

Keywordsobesity-hypoventilation syndrome, obesity, cardiovascular complications, weight loss

© 2021 Valentin-Caius Coșei, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
obesity-hypoventilation syndrome, obesity, cardiovascular complications, weight loss