The purpose of this research study is to learn about the effect of Liraglutide (Victoza) on the fat of the heart and some fat cells in blood.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
1.8 mg Liraglutide administered subcutaneously once daily for 12 consecutive months
Change in Epicardial Fat Thickness
Epicardial fat thickness measured in mm via ultrasound
Time frame: Baseline, 12 months
Change in serum immunoglobulins
Immunoglobin levels assessed in g/L will be evaluated using serum blood samples
Time frame: Baseline, 12 months
Change in plasma ceramide levels
Plasma ceramide levels will be evaluated in umol/L
Time frame: Baseline, 12 months
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