Health & Environment

Studies Highlight Cardiovascular Benefits of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

Hindustan Times1h
THE BRIEF
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Recent clinical research indicates that GLP-1 receptor agonists deliver significant cardiovascular benefits beyond managing diabetes and aiding weight loss.

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A meta-analysis of 60,000 patients revealed a 14% relative reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events and a 12% drop in all-cause mortality.

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The SELECT trial demonstrated that semaglutide reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events by 20% over three years in non-diabetic individuals.