Publications by authors named "Julia Braga Cintra"
Cardiovascular Benefits of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Patients Living with Obesity or Overweight: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Gustavo de Oliveira Almeida Thiago Faraco Nienkötter Caroline Cristine Almeida Balieiro Eric Pasqualotto Júlia Braga Cintra
Am J Cardiovasc Drugs
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have been shown to effectively aid in weight loss, but their impact on cardiovascular health for people with obesity or overweight is uncertain.* -
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials involving over 30,000 patients found that GLP-1 RAs significantly lowered both systolic and diastolic blood pressure and reduced the incidence of myocardial infarction compared to a placebo.* -
- However, there were no significant effects noted on other cardiovascular issues like unstable angina, stroke, atrial fibrillation, or deep vein thrombosis in the same patient population.*