The rationale for this study is that GLP-1 agonist treatment is likely to influence myocardial substrate utilisation, changing the predominant source of metabolic energy within the heart to a more energetically efficient form. This is represented by a surrogate for improved mitochondrial efficiency with reduction in myocardial lactate levels (produced by inefficient myocardial glycolysis, prevalent in the ventricles of patients with pulmonary hypertension), which can be measured by 31P-magnetic resonance spectroscopy (31P-MRS).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
32
Semaglutide
Change in the phosphocreatine-to-adenosine triphosphate (31PCr/ATP) ratio between baseline and follow up in response to treatment with GLP-1 agonist
Time frame: 12 weeks
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.