I would first obtain a detailed patient history, blood work, echocardiogram, and medication reconciliation to identify more common causes of palpitations/arrhythmias. Additionally, making some lifestyle changes may be helpful in this situation
If you develop persistent tenderness, redness, or firmness in any area, that is a sign of overuse even with a log that suggests otherwise
A recent study published in Nature Metabolism demonstrated that resistant starch supplementation for eight weeks helped achieve weight loss (mean 2.8 kg) and improved insulin resistance in individuals with excess body weight, with benefits associated to changes in gut microbiota composition
However, like all medications, they carry potential adverse effects that require careful monitoring and patient education
Our results showed that HFD SAL mice express more ICAM-1 than ND SAL mice, and semaglutide treatment prevented the HFD-induced ICAM-1 expression in the brain microvessels, indicating that HFD induces an inflammatory environment that affects the integrity of the bloodbrain barrier [32, 33]
Most are manageable with dose adjustments or supportive care