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Among overweight patients, including those with preexisting echocardiographic valvulopathy, the average weight loss was approximately 5 kg with lorcaserin. Importantly, there were no concerns raised about new or worsening cardiac valve problems with the 5HT2C-receptor agonist.

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Tags: Heart, Obesity, Obesity Medication, Weight Loss, Lorcaserin

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