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Effects of GLP-1 RA on CV risk factors/outcomes and practical aspects for the use of these agents; Marx et al. Circumflex 2022;146:1882-1894
GLP-1 agonist is a class of medications that are used in type 2 diabetes and obesity. This is what we need to know
Arboria, 2015 @ Aotea Square
65M presented for a general health check, asymptomatic on systems enquiries. BP was 150/90mmHg with no other abnormalities. You decided to send him for an ambulatory blood pressure monitor to establish if more aggressive intervention is necessary. The report states that he is not a nocturnal dipper. His average diurnal BP was 145/85mmHg. Would medications be necessary? Is there anything else we should consider?
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Chocolate, camote, coconut @ Topolobampo, Chicago, IL
55M presented with first episode of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation proven on resting ECG in the GP practice. Echocardiogram showed structurally normal heart. The cardiologist decided to manage conservatively without starting anti-arrhythmics right now. Which of the following risk factor management should be part of his AF treatment and prevention?
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