In the Hot Seat: Experts Weigh In on Weight Management-Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health: From Clinical Trials and Available Guidelines to Patient Care

Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health: From Clinical Trials and Available Guidelines to Patient Care

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Dr. Michael Linkoff's presentation focused on obesity, cardiometabolic health, and the role of GLP-1 receptor agonists, like semaglutide, in clinical trials and patient care. He highlighted the growing recognition of obesity as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In trials, semaglutide showed significant cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes and those with obesity but without diabetes, demonstrating a 20% reduction in cardiovascular events. The drug's effects on weight loss, glycemic control, and inflammation were discussed, though the precise mechanisms of cardiovascular benefit remain unclear. Dr. Linkoff noted newer drugs like terzepatide showing promise, though cardiovascular outcome data are pending. He also discussed the economic considerations of these treatments and the potential for broader applications based on current findings, emphasizing the need for more research to prove the benefits of future medications.

Keywords

obesity

cardiometabolic health

GLP-1 receptor agonists

semaglutide

cardiovascular risk reduction