"When levels of GLP-1 drop, the effects of the medication will start to wear off
This leads to reduced hunger, lower caloric consumption, and, consequently, weight loss
In the landmark Phase 3 VESALIUS-CV trial (12,000+ patients), adding Repatha to standard cholesterol-lowering therapy significantly reduced the risk of: Heart attacks Ischemic strokes Coronary deaths This makes Repatha the first PCSK9 inhibitor to demonstrate preventive benefits before heart disease strikes a true paradigm shift in cardiovascular care
This article walks through those layers so readers can decide-without hype-whether this category even belongs in their wellness plan
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3638 Start with screening Because patients being considered for GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy are already at risk of developing acute pancreatitis due to having type 2 diabetes, obesity or both, screening for other potential risk factors before starting treatment is recommended