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Jun 2024
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Can Ozempic Prevent Heart Disease? Cardi...

Cardiologist & Personal Trainer Dr. Alo
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Does Ozempic prevent heart disease? New study says yes! But can it prevent heart disease without weight loss? What about preventing heart disease in people without diabetes? The Wegovy version of semaglutide was approved to prevent further cardiac events in those who already have heart disease and who are already on the correct medications.

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