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Exercise, Diet, and GLP-1 Medicines to Improve Weight and Muscle Strength in Heart Failure with Normal Pumping

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Abstract

This review synthesizes evidence on interventions for muscle strength, body composition, and functional capacity in patients with HFpEF and sarcopenia and/or obesity.

  • Lifestyle interventions may improve muscle strength and functional capacity in patients with HFpEF.
  • Pharmacological treatments could positively affect body composition in individuals with sarcopenia and obesity.
  • Surgical interventions are associated with potential benefits in managing obesity-related complications in HFpEF patients.
  • Multimodal interventions may provide a comprehensive approach to enhance overall health outcomes in this population.

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