Remove Article Remove Peripheral Arterial Disease Remove Quality of Life
article thumbnail

Semaglutide and Walking Capacity in People With Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease and Type 2 Diabetes

American College of Cardiology

The goal of the phase 3b STRIDE trial was to evaluate the safety of once-weekly injections of the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide and to determine whether it improves function (symptoms and quality of life [QoL]) in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) with functional limitations.

article thumbnail

Peripheral Artery Disease: Implications For Health and Quality of Life

American College of Cardiology

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) represents a significant global health burden, affecting >200 million people and accounting for approximately 10-15% of the population >50 years of age.

article thumbnail

STRIDE and SOUL: Semaglutide Improves PAD Outcomes; Oral Formulation Effective

American College of Cardiology

Semaglutide, compared to placebo, significantly improved walking distance, symptoms and quality of life in participants with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to results of the STRIDE study presented at ACC.25