OBESITY

Question 1

Side effects of vagal blocking

Answer 1

Hoarseness, cough, nausea, and throat pain (typically mild and temporary)

Question 2

Type of Vagal Nerve Blocking involving external stimulation of the vagus nerve through the ear

Answer 2

Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS)

Question 3

NONSURGICAL INTERVENTIONS FOR OBESITY

Answer 3

1. Vagal Nerve Blocking
2. Intragastric Balloon Therapy
3. Bariatric Embolization

Question 4

Type of Vagal Nerve Blocking a device is surgically placed, typically under the skin of the chest, and connected to electrodes on the vagus nerve

Answer 4

Implanted Device

Question 5

A saline-filled silicone balloon is placed endoscopically (through the mouth) into the stomach

Answer 5

Intragastric Balloon Therapy (promotes a feeling of fullness and limiting food intake.)

Question 5

duration of the balloons are usually removed in Intragastric Balloon Therapy

Answer 5

3-6 months

Question 5

A minimally invasive procedure in which an interventional radiologist uses imaging guidance to deliver embolic agents (particles that block blood vessels) to specific arteries supplying the stomach

Answer 5

Bariatric Embolization

Question 6

Goal of Bariatric Embolization

Answer 6

To reduce blood flow to areas of the stomach that produce hunger hormones, potentially leading to decreased appetite.

Question 6

Average weight loss after bariatric is ? of previous body weight

Answer 6

25-35%

Question 7

Considered the “gold standard” of bariatric procedures.

Answer 7

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)

Question 8

A silicone band is placed around the upper part of the stomach, creating a small pouch.

Answer 8

Gastric Banding (Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding - LAGB)

Question 9

Removes a large portion of the stomach, leaving a banana-shaped “sleeve.”

Answer 9

Sleeve Gastrectomy (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy - VSG)

Question 10

A two-part procedure:
1. Sleeve gastrectomyis performed.
2. A large portion of the small intestine is bypassed, drastically reducing calorie and nutrient absorption

Answer 10

Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS)

Question 10

Pouch Capacity of BPD/DS

Answer 10

100-200 ml

Question 11

Pouch Capacity of gastric banding

Answer 11

10-15 ml

Question 11

Pouch Capacity of roux-en-y

Answer 11

20-30 ml

Question 11

OBESITY BMI

Answer 11

30 MG/M2

Question 12

CAUSES OF OBESITY

Answer 12

Behavioral
Environmental
Physiologic
Genetic

Question 13

BMI OF Overweight

Answer 13

25 to 29.9

Question 14

BMI OF Obese

Answer 14

exceeding 30