Even if it is just due to the benefits of weight loss, reducing the burden of AFib and other CV conditions with a single drug is hard to dismiss.
Yes, tirzepatide delays gastric emptying, which slows how food moves from the stomach to the small intestine
Paraventricular Thalamic Control of Food Intake and Reward: Role of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Signaling
The ability to fine-tune dosing may help users find the minimum effective dose that produces the fewest GI side effects, thereby reducing dehydration risk
Additionally, treatment with GLP-1RAs was found to upregulate the expression of pulmonary surfactant proteins A and B, contributing to improved respiratory physiology (Wang et al., 2023b)
Patients should be encouraged to work with physical therapists or exercise professionals to develop appropriate programs, particularly if they are deconditioned or have mobility limitations