EdU labeling was performed using the Click-iT EdU Alexa Fluor 488 Imaging Kit (Invitrogen, CA, United States, #C10337), according to the manufacturers instructions
Alternative measures of adiposity can refine the stratification of the cardiovascular risk related to obesity in patients with heart failure From BMI to other systemic measures of adiposity In people living with overweight/obesity, excess adipose tissue leads to insulin resistance and increased systemic inflammation, which can adversely affect cardiac function
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And while lab work isnt required while on a GLP-1, some patients and providers find that blood work provides useful information for tracking progress, monitoring metabolic improvements, and catching any potential issues early on