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Cardiovascular Outcomes

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health2 years ago•3 min saved

Weight-Loss Drugs: Promising Breakthroughs in Preventing Heart Disease and Reducing Risks

Novo Nordisk's stock is forming a fresh base after a study showed that its weight-loss drug, Wegovy, reduced the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The study, called Select, demonstrated that patients who received Wegovy were 73% less likely to develop diabetes and experienced a 28% reduction in the risk of heart attacks. This could help Novo Nordisk gain approval and insurance coverage for Wegovy in a broader population of patients. The company also tested the drug in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, showing early effectiveness. Novo Nordisk's stock has a nearly perfect IBD Digital Composite Rating of 98.

via Investor's Business Daily|

#cardiovascular-outcomes #health #novo-nordisk

cardiology2 years ago•4 min saved

Reconsidering Long-Term Beta-Blocker Use After Heart Attack

Beta-blocker treatment beyond 1 year after myocardial infarction (MI) for patients without heart failure or left ventricular systolic dysfunction was not associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes in a new analysis of a nationwide cohort of more than 40,000 patients. The study was published online in Heart on May 2. The authors suggest that determining whether beta-blockers are indicated beyond the first year after MI may have an impact on patient health-related quality of life. More evidence from large randomized clinical trials is needed to answer this question.

via Medscape|

#beta-blockers #cardiology #cardiovascular-outcomes