USE OF GLP-1, EXENDIN AND AGONISTS THEREOF TO DELAY OR PREVENT CARDIAC REMODELING

摘要

The present invention relates generally to the novel use of cardioprotective incretin compounds (CICs) such as GLP-1 and exendin and agonists thereof, including analogs and derivatives to prevent, delay, attenuate, or ameliorate cardiac remodeling. The present invention relates to methods for using CICs for the treatment of conditions associated with cardiac remodeling. The present invention further relates to methods for using CICs for the reduction of the risk or severity of congestive heart failure.