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Data mostly reassure on GLP-1 receptor agonists and arrhythmias

Miriam Tucker   |   Clinical Summary   |   06 January 2023
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Meta-analysis finds no significantly increased risk, except for increased ventricular arrhythmias at higher doses.

Takeaway

  • Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) therapy was not significantly associated overall with incident arrhythmias in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) or obesity.
  • Higher ventricular arrhythmia risk was seen with higher GLP-1RA doses.

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