European journal of clinical pharmacology

GLP-1 Treatments for Heart Disease: Results, How They Work, and New Medical Uses

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Abstract

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) may offer cardiovascular benefits in addition to their role in treating type 2 diabetes mellitus.

  • GLP-1 RAs have been associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes.
  • Recent clinical evidence suggests a potential protective mechanism in cardiovascular disease.
  • The application of GLP-1-based therapies is expanding beyond diabetes management.

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