In some cases, this may delay their use despite guideline recommendations
Semaglutide requires a prescription regardless of the source
Thus, researchers propose that growth hormone secretagogues like Ipamorelin might elevate fat levels through mechanisms that do not involve growth hormone directly, possibly by enhancing food intake
Our findings align with the previous meta-analysis done by Avogaro et al., which specifies improvement in NT-ProBNP level by GLP-1RA drugs.20 Also, our findings strengthen the findings in secondary analysis of STEP-HFpEF and STEP-HFpEF DM trials by Petrie et al., where they concluded similar improvements.21 The KCCQ-CSS score assesses patients health perceptions, encompassing physical restrictions, symptoms, social limitations, and quality of life, and is crucial for HFpEF patients.22 A change of 5 points is considered clinically meaningful.23 Our meta-analysis found that GLP-1RA therapy considerably improves quality of life, as shown by higher KCCQ-CSS scores