Study suggests diabetes meds Ozempic and Jardiance may significantly reduce risks in stroke survivors.

A new study suggests that medications like Ozempic (GLP-1) and Jardiance (SGLT2), typically used for treating Type 2 diabetes or weight loss, may lower the risk of heart attacks, second strokes, and death in stroke survivors. Researchers found that these drugs reduced the risk of death by 74%, heart attacks by 84%, and recurrent strokes by 67% in over 7,000 stroke patients. The findings, presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024, are considered preliminary and require further clinical trials.

November 11, 2024
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