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#418 DIGEST (Tofurkey Edition): Semaglutide for HFpEF, TCAs for IBS, Aspirin vs Clopidogrel after PCI, Pitavastatin for HIV, Starchy Vegetables & Weight Gain, Heavy Metals in Cannabis

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

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Semaglutide for Heart Failure: Findings and Potential Impact

This chapter analyzes the findings of a trial on semaglutide for heart failure, highlighting the numerical increase in hospitalizations in the placebo group compared to the semaglutide group. It discusses the metabolic effects of the drug, its potential impact on heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, and the need for collaborative prescribing between primary care physicians and cardiologists.

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