Glucagon-like peptide 1--a cardiologic dimension

Marek Treiman, Mikkel Elvekjaer, Thomas Engstrøm, Jan Skov Jensen

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Abstract

Recent experimental data suggest glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and its analogs to have direct effects on the cardiovascular system, in addition to their classic glucoregulatory actions. These direct effects may be cardioprotective, contractility augmenting, and vasorelaxant. A few preliminary clinical trials appear to support a mechanical function improvement after GLP-1 administration to patients with a weakened left ventricle. Based on animal studies, diminished lethal injury to the postischemic reperfused myocardium appears to be a particularly promising prospect, awaiting to be tested in clinical settings.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftTrends in Cardiovascular Medicine
Vol/bind20
Udgave nummer1
Sider (fra-til)8-12
Antal sider5
ISSN1050-1738
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 1 jan. 2010

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