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Many conditions, medications, and even large high-fat meals can temporarily slow digestion
Initial evaluation of symptomatic patients should include right upper quadrant ultrasound and laboratory tests including liver function tests (bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, ALT/AST), complete blood count, and consideration of lipase to assess for pancreatitis
10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.4369 Summary Keywords cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular outcome, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, heart failure, obesity Citation Turkistani Y (2025) Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists: a review from a cardiovascular perspective
Potential benefits: Improved fat metabolism Lean muscle preservation Support for metabolic function Its often combined with ipamorelin in research settings