Semaglutide 2.4 mg reduced the rate of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE: cardiovascular death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, nonfatal stroke) by 20% compared to placebo (HR 0.80
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The STEP trials, focusing on weight management in patients with obesity, similarly reported systolic blood pressure decreases of 48 mmHg with semaglutide 2.4 mg compared to placebo
The overall metabolic, cardiovascular, and weight-related benefits of these medications are well-established and should be weighed carefully against manageable side effects