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Benge tells us
In cardiovascular disease, emerging cardiac MRI techniques, including T1 mapping and extracellular volume fraction, offer quantitative assessment of myocardial fibrosis, while circulating collagen turnover markers may provide complementary information
A general guideline is to exhale during the most challenging part of the movement (e.g., pushing the weight up in a press, standing up from a squat) and inhale during the easier phase
Gastrointestinal symptoms - Diarrhea, constipation, abdominal discomfort, vomiting Reduced appetite - While this contributes to weight loss, some people find it makes eating adequate nutrition challenging Fatigue - Some individuals report feeling more tired, particularly in the first few weeks Injection site reactions - Redness, itching, or mild discomfort at injection sites (for injectable formulations) Most side effects are dose-dependent and tend to improve as the body adjusts

Multi-dose pens (after first use): Ozempic (semaglutide): May be stored at room temperature (up to 86F/30C) for up to 56 days or kept refrigerated after first use [1] [2] Victoza and Saxenda (liraglutide): May be kept at room temperature (up to 86F/30C) for up to 30 days or refrigerated after first use Byetta (exenatide): May be kept at room temperature (up to 77F/25C) for up to 30 days after first use Single-dose pens (before use): Wegovy (semaglutide): May be stored at room temperature (up to 86F/30C) for up to 28 days before use [1] [2] Trulicity (dulaglutide): May be stored at room temperature (up to 86F/30C) for up to 14 days before use Mounjaro and Zepbound (tirzepatide): May be stored at room temperature (up to 86F/30C) for up to 21 days before use Bydureon BCise (exenatide extended-release): May be stored at room temperature (up to 77F/25C) for up to 4 weeks before use Patients should write the date of first use on multi-dose pen labels to track how long the medication has been in use
