GLP-1 receptor agonists and blood pressure: a state-of-the-art review of mechanisms, evidence, and clinical implications
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Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are widely used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and, more recently, for weight management among individuals without diabetes. Aim: This review synthesizes the current evidence on the mechanisms by which GLP-1 RAs affect BP, their clinical effects across populations, and the implications for patient care. We discuss subpopulations who may benefit from their BP-lowering effects, identify limitations in the existing evidence, and explore future directions for research. Results: Beyond their metabolic effects, growing evidence suggests that GLP-1 RAs produce modest reductions in BP, typically 2-5 mm Hg systolic, across diverse populations with diabetes, obesity, or at high cardiovascular risk. These reductions appear to be driven primarily by weight loss, with additional contributions from potential weight-independent mechanisms such as natriuresis, improved endothelial function, and attenuation of vascular inflammation. Although smaller in magnitude than those achieved with traditional antihypertensive drugs, the BP-lowering effects of GLP-1 RAs can translate into meaningful cardiovascular risk reduction at the population level and provide additive BP benefit when used alongside conventional therapies. Among individuals with hypertension, GLP-1 RAs are generally well tolerated, although small increases in heart rate and potential interactions with volume-regulating medications may warrant clinical attention. Conclusion: As newer GLP-based therapies continue to emerge, a clearer understanding of their effects on BP may inform more integrated approaches to cardiometabolic care.
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Additional weight-independent mechanisms, including direct anti-inflammatory, endothelial, and vascular effects, may contribute to the cardiovascular benefits of GLP-1 RAs.
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Moiz, A., Filion, K. B., Knäuper, B., Tsoukas, M. A., Brazeau, A.-S., Zolotarova, T., Lelièvre, A., & Eisenberg, M. J. (2026) · EClinicalMedicine · doi:10.1016/j.eclinm.2026.103992 · Cited by 4 · see citing works
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- Authors
- Moiz, A., Zolotarova, T., Filion, K. B., & Eisenberg, M. J.
- Affiliations
- Jewish General Hospital (CA)
- Corresponding author
- Eisenberg, Mark J
- Venue
- American Journal of Hypertension
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Published
- 2025-10-23
- Volume
- 39
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 611-622
- ISSN
- 0895-7061 (ISSN-L)
- 1941-7225
- PMC
- PMC13080269
- OpenAlex
- W4415492833
- Cited by
- 26
- References
- 27
- Citations by year
- 2026: 26
- FWCI
- 4.71
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- hybrid
- doi.org
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- American Journal of Hypertension (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- Fond de recherche du Québec-Santé
- McGill University
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
- Keywords
- GLP-1 receptor agonists, blood pressure, antihypertensive effect, type 2 diabetes, obesity, weight loss, sodium excretion, endothelial function, vascular inflammation, cardiovascular risk reduction, hypertension, heart rate
- MeSH terms
- Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists, Animals, Antihypertensive Agents, Blood Pressure, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Humans, Hypertension, Hypoglycemic Agents, Obesity, Treatment Outcome, Incretins
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