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408. Journal Club: The SUMMIT Trial with Dr. Milton Packer

Cardionerds: A Cardiology Podcast

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Heart Failure and Obesity: Insights from Recent Trials

This chapter explores the challenges of managing heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFPEF), particularly in relation to obesity. It highlights the findings from the CEMIT and SUMMIT trials, focusing on the effects of trisepatide on cardiovascular events and patient health metrics. The chapter emphasizes the importance of understanding both weight loss and the reduction of visceral fat in improving patient outcomes.

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