EPISODE · Oct 14, 2024 · 9 MIN
Inflammation in Obesity-Related HFpEF: The STEP-HFpEF Program
from JACC This Week
In this episode, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses a pivotal study on inflammation's role in obesity-related heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, highlighting findings from the STEP heart failure program. The research reveals that semaglutide improves heart failure symptoms and reduces inflammation across varying baseline CRP levels, suggesting cardiovascular benefits that extend beyond weight loss alone.
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Inflammation in Obesity-Related HFpEF: The STEP-HFpEF Program
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