University of Chicago
The goal of the study is to learn how a weight loss medication called semaglutide, which is used to treat obesity, in addition to standard AF treatment might affect AF, atrial fibrillation severity, and whether it changes the risk of atrial fibrillation recurring after standard AF treatments.
Obesity and atrial fibrillation (AF) pose a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide. Obesity is an established independent risk factor for both the development of AF, as well as increased disease severity and adverse outcomes. According to a meta-analysis of 51 studies involving 60,000 individuals, every 5-unit increment in BMI confers an additional 19%-29% risk of incident AF, a 10% risk of post-operative AF, and a 13% risk of post-ablation AF. The estimated prevalence of AF in the United States is approximately 5.2 million, and is expected to increase to 12.1 million by the year 2…
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18-75 years 2. BMI greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 3. Paroxysmal AF or persistent AF, in whom catheter ablation (CA) for AF is expected within 1 year (A group) or in whom catheter ablation is NOT expected within 1 year (M group) 4. Ability to provide informed consent before any trial-related activities. 5. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) will be included: 1. If HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) is less than or equal to 10 % 2. If the subject is taking basal insulin only or oral hypoglycemic agents or a combination of those. 3. Patients on SGLT2-i…
3ml pen-injector containing semaglutide 3.0mg/ml solution for subcutaneous use.
3ml pen-injector containing placebo solution for subcutaneous use.
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