- Anti-obesity medications show improvements in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and obesity.
- Diagnostic challenges exist in assessing obesity in HFpEF patients.
- Structured monitoring is advised during the initiation of anti-obesity medications.
- Metabolic and bariatric surgery was discussed as a treatment option, with potential risks noted.
- Evidence-based selection criteria for FDA-approved anti-obesity therapies were provided.
Weight Loss Drugs Show Promise for Heart Failure
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June 13, 2025