GLP-1 receptors are expressed on up to 70% cerebral arterioles [18] and endothelial cells, and experimental models demonstrate that GLP-1 signaling promotes arteriolar vasodilation, improved endothelial nitric oxide signaling, and angiogenic pathways such as VEGF upregulation, all of which enhance nutrient and oxygen delivery to metabolically active brain regions [13,14]
How Genetic Predispositions May Inform Medication Selection Research suggests genetic variations in GLP-1 receptor, GIPR, and metabolic pathways (FTO, MC4R) may relate to how individuals respond to peptide medications
In this regard, clinical study of lixisenatide in individuals with type 2 diabetes and acute coronary syndrome did not reveal an association with pancreatitis [40]
Action Items Obtain a complete and accurate medication history prior to the procedure
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