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Semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly reduces cardiovascular mortality, myocardial infarction, and stroke in overweight/obese patients without diabetes but with cardiovascular disease.

If you have obesity and existing heart disease, even without diabetes, semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly can significantly reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. This is a critical benefit beyond weight loss. Discuss this with your doctor to see if you qualify for this treatment.

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The SELECT study demonstrated benefits in reducing cardiovascular mortality, myocardial infarction, and stroke with weekly doses of 2.4 mg semaglutide compared to placebo in overweight or obese patients without diabetes but with underlying cardiovascular disease
Valeria Atenea Costa et al. · Revista Colombiana de Gastroenterología · 2024

Why this rating

Based on the SELECT study, a major randomized controlled trial.

Source

Obesidad, el papel del gastroenterólogo

Valeria Atenea Costa et al. · Revista Colombiana de Gastroenterología · 2024

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