Monitoring Heart Rate on GLP-1 Treatment
Why GLP-1s can slightly increase resting heart rate and what this means for your cardiovascular health.
Written by Professor Mohammed Mahdi Althaf
Overview
Clinical trials show a small increase (2-4 beats per minute) in resting heart rate. We monitor this closely, especially in patients with existing heart disease.
This article is general information and is not individual medical advice. Treatment decisions are made at a face-to-face consultation.