Although tirzepatide did not meet the criterion for superiority to dulaglutide with respect to the primary endpoint, a prespecified subgroup analysis suggested a possible lower incidence of death from any cause and of death from noncardiovascular causes in the tirzepatide group than in the dulaglutide group
In addition, if a patient presents with nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain, surgery should be postponed
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Obesity also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, where 5 kg increases in weight in adults is associated with an 11% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease (strokes, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction etc)
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