Kidney oxygenation is an important indicator of kidney function since both too little and too much oxygen can damage kidney cells
When it complicates another condition (e.g., heart failure with cardiac cachexia), sequence the primary condition first and malnutrition/cachexia as secondary
Alcohol Consumption: Beer and spirits, in particular, are known to raise uric acid levels and increase gout risk
A pooled analysis of the SELECT, FLOW, STEP-HFpEF, and STEP-HFpEF DM trials examined 1,461 patients with HFpEF, most of whom had overweight or obesity
Most individuals regain significant weight once these medications are stopped. Of the participants, 21 were using tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound), and nine were using semaglutide
Your provider will outline the protocol and what to expect