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Saeed H, Abdullah MBBS, Naeem I, Zafar A, Ahmad B, Islam TU, Rizvi SS, Kumari N, Kirmani SGA, Mansoor F, Hassan A, Raja A, Daoud M, Goyal A. Demographic trends and disparities in mortality related to coexisting heart failure and diabetes mellitus among older adults in the United States between 1999 and 2020: A retrospective population-based cohort study from the CDC WONDER database. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY. CARDIOVASCULAR RISK AND PREVENTION 2024; 23:200326. [PMID: 39282605 PMCID: PMC11395761 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcrp.2024.200326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Revised: 08/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
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Background Heart Failure (HF) and Diabetes Mellitus (DM) often coexist, and each condition independently increases the likelihood of developing the other. While there has been concern regarding the increasing burden of disease for both conditions individually over the last decade, a comprehensive examination of mortality trends and demographic and regional disparities needs to be thoroughly explored in the United States (US). Methods This study analyzed death certificates from the CDC WONDER database, focusing on mortality caused by the co-occurrence of HF and DM in adults aged 75 and older from 1999 to 2020. Age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMRs) and annual percent changes (APCs) were computed and categorized by year, gender, race, census region, state, and metropolitan status. Results A total of 663,016 deaths were reported in patients with coexisting HF and DM. Overall, AAMR increased from 154.1 to 186.1 per 100,000 population between 1999 and 2020, with a notable significant increase from 2018 to 2020 (APC: 11.30). Older men had consistently higher AAMRs than older women (185 vs. 135.4). Furthermore, we found that AAMRs were highest among non-Hispanic (NH) American Indian or Alaskan natives and lowest in NH Asian or Pacific Islanders (214.4 vs. 104.1). Similarly, AAMRs were highest in the Midwestern region and among those dwelling in non-metropolitan areas. Conclusions Mortality from HF and DM has risen significantly in recent years, especially among older men, NH American Indian or Alaska Natives, and those in non-metropolitan areas. Urgent policies need to be developed to address these disparities and promote equitable healthcare access.
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- Humza Saeed
- Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- DG Khan Medical College, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Shifa college of medicine, Shifa Tameer e Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Sindh Medical College, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Sindh Medical College, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical College Lyari, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India
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Nilsson CN, Ersbøll MK, Gustafsson F. Haemodynamic Effects of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor Treatment in Chronic Heart Failure Patients. Card Fail Rev 2024; 10:e09. [PMID: 39309522 PMCID: PMC11413986 DOI: 10.15420/cfr.2023.25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024] Open
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Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT-2i) are now recommended in the current European Society of Cardiology/American College of Cardiology guidelines for the treatment of heart failure (HF) across the spectrum of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and several large trials have documented the beneficial effects of this drug class on cardiovascular outcomes. Although the clinical efficacy of SGLT-2 inhibition in HF is now well recognised, research is still ongoing to better understand the underlying mechanistic effects of this drug class. In this paper we assess the haemodynamic effects following SGLT-2i treatment in HF patients by reviewing the current literature. We focus our review on preload of the LV in terms of filling pressure and pulmonary artery pressure, cardiac output and afterload. We discuss these variables stratified according to HF with reduced LVEF (HFrEF) and HF with preserved LVEF (HFpEF). Finally, we examine the evidence of LV remodelling in the setting of SGLT-2i-related changes in haemodynamics.
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- C Noah Nilsson
- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet Denmark
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Buz BF, Negrean RA, Caruntu F, Parvanescu T, Slovenski M, Tomescu MC, Arnautu DA. Systematic Review of Left Ventricular Remodeling in Response to Hypoglycemic Medications: Assessing Changes in End-Systolic and End-Diastolic Diameters. Biomedicines 2024; 12:1791. [PMID: 39200254 PMCID: PMC11351395 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12081791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 08/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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Hypoglycemic medications are widely used in managing diabetes mellitus, with emerging evidence suggesting their role in cardiac reverse remodeling. This systematic review aims to quantitatively synthesize data regarding the impact of these medications on left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD) and end-systolic diameter (LVESD), and to evaluate the clinical relevance of these changes in promoting favorable cardiac outcomes. We conducted a comprehensive search across PubMed, Scopus, and the Web of Science up to 22 April 2024, selecting studies based on inclusion criteria that focused on the impact of hypoglycemic medications on LVEDD and LVESD in patients with diabetes. Studies were selected through a rigorous process, adhering to PRISMA guidelines, and involving various designs including randomized controlled trials and observational studies. The main outcomes were changes in LVEDD and LVESD measured by validated cardiac imaging techniques. A total of ten studies met the inclusion criteria, involving a total of 1180 patients. Treatment durations ranged from 3 to 24 months. Significant improvements in cardiac dimensions were noted with some medications. For instance, Liraglutide treatment over three months significantly improved LVEF from 47.2% to 57.2% and reduced LVEDD and LVESD from 46.5 mm to 45.2 mm and 35.2 mm to 32.7 mm, respectively. In contrast, other medications like Sitagliptin showed minimal impact over 24 months. On average, hypoglycemic medications reduced LVEDD from 58.2 mm to 55.0 mm and LVESD from 48.3 mm to 44.3 mm, with a mean improvement in LVEF from 38.9% to 43.8%. Hypoglycemic medications contribute variably to cardiac reverse remodeling. Medications such as Liraglutide and Dapagliflozin demonstrate significant potential in improving cardiac dimensions and function, indicating their utility beyond glycemic control. This review highlights the need for tailored treatment approaches to maximize cardiac outcomes in patients with diabetes, suggesting a broader therapeutic role for these agents.
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- Bogdan-Flaviu Buz
- Doctoral School, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
- Multidisciplinary Heart Research Center, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (F.C.); (T.P.); (M.S.); (M.C.T.); (D.-A.A.)
- Department of Internal Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Cardiology Clinic, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, 300310 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Preclinical Disciplines, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania
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- Multidisciplinary Heart Research Center, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (F.C.); (T.P.); (M.S.); (M.C.T.); (D.-A.A.)
- Department of Internal Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Cardiology Clinic, Clinical Municipal Emergency Hospital, 300040 Timisoara, Romania
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- Multidisciplinary Heart Research Center, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (F.C.); (T.P.); (M.S.); (M.C.T.); (D.-A.A.)
- Department of Internal Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Cardiology Clinic, Clinical Municipal Emergency Hospital, 300040 Timisoara, Romania
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- Multidisciplinary Heart Research Center, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (F.C.); (T.P.); (M.S.); (M.C.T.); (D.-A.A.)
- Department of Internal Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Cardiology Clinic, Clinical Municipal Emergency Hospital, 300040 Timisoara, Romania
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- Multidisciplinary Heart Research Center, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (F.C.); (T.P.); (M.S.); (M.C.T.); (D.-A.A.)
- Department of Internal Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Cardiology Clinic, Clinical Municipal Emergency Hospital, 300040 Timisoara, Romania
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- Multidisciplinary Heart Research Center, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (F.C.); (T.P.); (M.S.); (M.C.T.); (D.-A.A.)
- Department of Internal Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Cardiology Clinic, Clinical Municipal Emergency Hospital, 300040 Timisoara, Romania
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Lan X, Zhu H, Cao Y, Hu Y, Fan X, Zhang K, Wu M. Effects of different sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors in heart failure with reduced or preserved ejection fraction: a network meta-analysis. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 11:1379765. [PMID: 38845687 PMCID: PMC11153861 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1379765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Background This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to explore the effects of different sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) on prognosis and cardiac structural remodeling in patients with heart failure (HF). Methods Relevant studies published up to 20 March 2024 were retrieved from PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library CNKI, China Biomedical Literature Service, VIP, and WanFang databases. We included randomized controlled trials of different SGLT2i and pooled the prognosis data of patients with HF. We compared the efficacy of different SGLT2i in patients with HF and conducted a sub-analysis based on left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Results We identified 77 randomized controlled trials involving 43,561 patients. The results showed that SGLT2i significantly enhanced outcomes in HF, including a composite of hospitalizations for HF and cardiovascular death, individual hospitalizations for HF, Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) scores, left atrial volume index (LAVi), and LVEF among all HF patients (P < 0.05) compared to a placebo. Sotagliflozin was superior to empagliflozin [RR = 0.88, CI (0.79-0.97)] and dapagliflozin [RR = 0.86, CI (0.77-0.96)] in reducing hospitalizations for HF and CV death. Dapagliflozin significantly reduced hospitalizations [RR = 0.51, CI (0.33-0.80)], CV death [RR = 0.73, CI (0.54-0.97)], and all-cause mortality [RR = 0.69, CI (0.48-0.99)] in patients with HF with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). SGLT2i also plays a significant role in improving cardiac remodeling and quality of life (LVMi, LVEDV, KCQQ) (P < 0.05). Among patients with HF with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), SGLT2i significantly improved cardiac function in HFpEF patients (P < 0.05). In addition, canagliflozin [RR = 0.09, CI (0.01-0.86)] demonstrated greater safety compared to sotagliflozin in a composite of urinary and reproductive infections of HFpEF patients. Conclusion Our systematic review showed that SGLT2i generally enhances the prognosis of patients with HF. Sotagliflozin demonstrated superiority over empagliflozin and dapagliflozin in a composite of hospitalization for HF and CV death in the overall HF patients. Canagliflozin exhibited greater safety compared to sotagliflozin in a composite of urinary and reproductive infections of HFpEF. Overall, the efficacy of SGLT2i was greater in HFrEF patients than in HFpEF patients.
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- Xiaohua Lan
- Graduate School of Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China
- Department of Geriatrics, Air Force Medical Center, Air Force Medical University, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School of Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Air Force Medical Center, Air Force Medical University, PLA, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Graduate School of Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China
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- Graduate School of Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China
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- Graduate School of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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Aldafas R, Crabtree T, Alkharaiji M, Vinogradova Y, Idris I. Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2) in frail or older people with type 2 diabetes and heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Age Ageing 2024; 53:afad254. [PMID: 38287703 PMCID: PMC10825241 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afad254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2Is) reduce cardio-metabolic and renal outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) but their efficacy and safety in older or frail individuals remains unclear. METHODS We searched PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane CENTRA and Google Scholar and selected randomised controlled trials and observational studies comparing SGLT2Is versus placebo/other glucose-lowering agent for people with frailty or older individuals (>65 years) with T2D and heart failure (HF). Extracted data on the change in HbA1c % and safety outcomes were pooled in a random-effects meta-analysis model. RESULTS We included data from 20 studies (22 reports; N = 77,083 patients). SGLT2Is did not significantly reduce HbA1c level (mean difference -0.13, 95%CI: -0.41 to 0.14). SGLT2Is were associated with a significant reduction in the risk of all-cause mortality (risk ratio (RR) 0.81, 95%CI: -0.69 to 0.95), cardiac death (RR 0.80, 95%CI: -0.94 to 0.69) and hospitalisation for heart failure (HHF) (RR 0.69, 95%CI: 0.59-0.81). However, SGLT2Is did not demonstrate significant effect in reducing in the risk of macrovascular events (acute coronary syndrome or cerebral vascular occlusion), renal progression/composite renal endpoint, acute kidney injury, worsening HF, atrial fibrillation or diabetic ketoacidosis. CONCLUSIONS In older or frail patients with T2D and HF, SGLT2Is are consistently linked with a decrease in total mortality and the overall burden of cardiovascular (CV) events, including HHF events and cardiac death, but not protective for macrovascular death or renal events. Adverse events were more difficult to quantify but the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis or acute kidney injury was not significantly increase.
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- Rami Aldafas
- Division of Graduate Entry Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Derby, UK
- Faculty of Public Health, College of Health Science, The Saudi Electronic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Graduate Entry Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Derby, UK
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Hospitals Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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- Faculty of Public Health, College of Health Science, The Saudi Electronic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Primary Care, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG2 7RD, UK
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- Division of Graduate Entry Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Derby, UK
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Hospitals Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
- MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research, NIHR, Nottingham BRC, University of Nottingham, Derby, UK
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Ishikawa H, Sugiyama T, Otsuka K, Yamaura H, Hojo K, Kono Y, Ito A, Yamazaki T, Shimada K, Kasayuki N, Fukuda D. Impact of epicardial adipose tissue on diastolic dysfunction in patients with chronic coronary syndrome and preserved left ventricular ejection fraction. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. IMAGING METHODS AND PRACTICE 2024; 2:qyae056. [PMID: 39224094 PMCID: PMC11367961 DOI: 10.1093/ehjimp/qyae056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Aims This study aims to investigate the association between left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) and epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) accumulation in patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) and preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Methods and results The study included 314 patients with preserved LVEF who underwent coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) and thoracic tissue Doppler echocardiography (TTDE). The EAT volume was measured using CCTA. LVDD was categorized into three groups: absent LVDD, undetermined LVDD, and LVDD. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the association between the clinical parameters, TTDE and CCTA findings, and LVDD. Patients (mean age: 66 ± 13 years; 52% men) were divided into LVDD present (30 patients, 9.6%), LVDD absent (219 patients, 69.7%), and LVDD undetermined (65 patients, 20.7%) groups. CCTA showed that patients with LVDD had a significantly higher coronary artery calcium (CAC) score and % plaque volume (%PV) than those without LVDD, whereas the prevalence of obstructive coronary artery disease was comparable between the groups. The EAT volume index correlated with each LVDD diagnostic component, except for tricuspid regurgitation velocity. A multivariate model showed that age [odds ratio (OR), 1.13; P < 0.001] and EAT volume index (OR, 1.02; P = 0.038) were independently associated with LVDD, even after adjusting for left ventricular mass index (OR, 1.05; P = 0.005). There was no significant association between the CAC score and %PV or LVDD. Conclusion This study demonstrated that EAT volume index and left ventricular mass index were robust predictors of LVDD; however, there was no independent association between coronary atherosclerotic disease burden and LVDD.
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- Hirotoshi Ishikawa
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kashibaseiki Hospital, 3300-3 Anamusi, Kashiba, Nara 639-0252, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kashibaseiki Hospital, 3300-3 Anamusi, Kashiba, Nara 639-0252, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahicho, Abenoku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kashibaseiki Hospital, 3300-3 Anamusi, Kashiba, Nara 639-0252, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kashibaseiki Hospital, 3300-3 Anamusi, Kashiba, Nara 639-0252, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kashibaseiki Hospital, 3300-3 Anamusi, Kashiba, Nara 639-0252, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahicho, Abenoku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahicho, Abenoku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kashibaseiki Hospital, 3300-3 Anamusi, Kashiba, Nara 639-0252, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kashibaseiki Hospital, 3300-3 Anamusi, Kashiba, Nara 639-0252, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahicho, Abenoku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan
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Peppa M, Manta A, Mavroeidi I, Asimakopoulou A, Syrigos A, Nastos C, Pikoulis E, Kollias A. Changes in Cardiovascular and Renal Biomarkers Associated with SGLT2 Inhibitors Treatment in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2526. [PMID: 38004506 PMCID: PMC10675228 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15112526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a major health problem worldwide with a steadily increasing prevalence reaching epidemic proportions. The major concern is the increased morbidity and mortality due to diabetic complications. Traditional but also nontraditional risk factors have been proposed to explain the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and its complications. Hyperglycemia has been considered an important risk factor, and the strict glycemic control can have a positive impact on microangiopathy but not macroangiopathy and its related morbidity and mortality. Thus, the therapeutic algorithm has shifted focus from a glucose-centered approach to a strategy that now emphasizes target-organ protection. Sodium-glucose transporter 2 inhibitors is an extremely important class of antidiabetic medications that, in addition to their glucose lowering effect, also exhibit cardio- and renoprotective effects. Various established and novel biomarkers have been described, reflecting kidney and cardiovascular function. In this review, we investigated the changes in established but also novel biomarkers of kidney, heart and vascular function associated with sodium-glucose transporter 2 inhibitors treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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- Melpomeni Peppa
- Endocrine Unit, 2nd Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Research Institute and Diabetes Center, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12641 Athens, Greece; (A.M.); (I.M.)
- 3rd Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Sotiria General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (A.A.); (A.S.); (A.K.)
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- Endocrine Unit, 2nd Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Research Institute and Diabetes Center, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12641 Athens, Greece; (A.M.); (I.M.)
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- Endocrine Unit, 2nd Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Research Institute and Diabetes Center, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12641 Athens, Greece; (A.M.); (I.M.)
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- 3rd Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Sotiria General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (A.A.); (A.S.); (A.K.)
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- 3rd Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Sotiria General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (A.A.); (A.S.); (A.K.)
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- 3rd Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12641 Athens, Greece; (C.N.); (E.P.)
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- 3rd Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12641 Athens, Greece; (C.N.); (E.P.)
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- 3rd Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Sotiria General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (A.A.); (A.S.); (A.K.)
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Cheema HA, Shafiee A, Athar MMT, Rafiei MA, Mehmannavaz A, Jafarabady K, Shahid A, Ahmad A, Ijaz SH, Dani SS, Minhas AMK, Nashwan AJ, Fudim M, Fonarow GC. Efficacy and safety of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors for heart failure with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1273781. [PMID: 37900570 PMCID: PMC10602781 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1273781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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Aims We sought to conduct a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) in patients with heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and HF with mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF). Methods We searched the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE (via PubMed), Embase, and ClinicalTrials.gov till March 2023 to retrieve all randomized controlled trials of SGLT2i in patients with HFpEF or HFmrEF. Risk ratios (RRs) and standardized mean differences (SMDs) with their 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were pooled using a random-effects model. Results We included data from 14 RCTs. SGLT2i reduced the risk of the primary composite endpoint of first HF hospitalization or cardiovascular death (RR 0.81, 95% CI: 0.76, 0.87; I2 = 0%); these results were consistent across the cohorts of HFmrEF and HFpEF patients. There was no significant decrease in the risk of cardiovascular death (RR 0.96, 95% CI: 0.82, 1.13; I2 = 36%) and all-cause mortality (RR 0.97, 95% CI: 0.89, 1.05; I2 = 0%). There was a significant improvement in the quality of life in the SGLT2i group (SMD 0.13, 95% CI: 0.06, 0.20; I2 = 51%). Conclusion The use of SGLT2i is associated with a lower risk of the primary composite outcome and a higher quality of life among HFpEF/HFmrEF patients. However, further research involving more extended follow-up periods is required to draw a comprehensive conclusion. Systematic Review Registration PROSPERO (CRD42022364223).
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- Clinical Research Development Unit, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Cardiology, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mass General Brigham - Salem Hospital, Salem, MA, United States
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- Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, United States
- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC, United States
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- Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Center, Division of Cardiology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Carluccio E, Biagioli P, Reboldi G, Mengoni A, Lauciello R, Zuchi C, D'Addario S, Bardelli G, Ambrosio G. Left ventricular remodeling response to SGLT2 inhibitors in heart failure: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies. Cardiovasc Diabetol 2023; 22:235. [PMID: 37660005 PMCID: PMC10475184 DOI: 10.1186/s12933-023-01970-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reported contrasting results about reverse left ventricular remodeling (LVR) after sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) therapy in patients with heart failure (HF). METHODS AND RESULTS We performed a metanalysis of RCTs of SGLT2i administration in HF outpatients published until June 2022 searching four electronic databases. The protocol has been published in PROSPERO. Primary LVR outcome was change in absolute LV end-diastolic (LVEDV) and end-systolic volume (LVESV) from baseline to study endpoint. Secondary outcomes included changes in LVEDV and LVESV indexed to body surface area, LV Mass index (LVMi), LV ejection fraction (LVEF), and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NTproBNP). Mean differences (MDs) with 95% CIs were pooled. A total of 9 RCTs (1385 patients) were analyzed. All of them reported data on LVEF. Six trials reported data on LVESV and LVEDV (n = 951); LVMi was available in 640. SGLT2i treatment significantly reduced LVEDV [MD= -10.59 ml (-17.27; -3.91), P = 0.0019], LVESV [MD= -8.80 ml (-16.91; -0.694), P = 0.0334], and LVMI [MD= -5.34 gr/m2 (-9.76; -0.922), P = 0.0178], while LVEF significantly increased [MD = + 1.98% (0.67; 0.306), P = 0.0031]. By subgroup analysis, the beneficial effects of SGLT2i on LVEF did not differ by imaging method used, time to follow-up re-evaluation, or HF phenotype. Reduction in LV volumes tended to be greater in HF with reduced EF (HFrEF) than in those with preserved EF (HFpEF), while the opposite was observed for LVMi. CONCLUSIONS Treatment with SGLT2i significantly reversed cardiac volumes, improving LV systolic function and LV mass, particularly in HFrEF patients.
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- Erberto Carluccio
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.
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- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
- CERICLET- Centro Ricerca Clinica e Traslazionale, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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Huang YL, Xu XZ, Liu J, Wang PY, Wang XL, Feng HL, Liu CJ, Han X. Effects of new hypoglycemic drugs on cardiac remodeling: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2023; 23:293. [PMID: 37296380 PMCID: PMC10251583 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-023-03324-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In recent years, the incidence of diabetes mellitus has been increasing annually, and cardiovascular complications secondary to diabetes mellitus have become the leading cause of death in diabetic patients. Considering the high incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) combined with cardiovascular disease (CVD), some new hypoglycemic agents with cardiovascular protective effects have attracted extensive attention. However, the specific role of these regimens in ventricular remodeling remains unknown. The purpose of this network meta-analysis was to compare the effects of sodium glucose cotransporter type 2 inhibitor (SGLT-2i), glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor (DPP-4i) on ventricular remodeling in patients with T2DM and/or CVD. METHODS Articles published prior to 24 August 2022 were retrieved in four electronic databases: the Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science. This meta-analysis included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and a small number of cohort studies. The differences in mean changes of left ventricular ultrasonic parameters between the treatment and control groups were compared. RESULTS A total of 31 RCTs and 4 cohort studies involving 4322 patients were analyzed. GLP-1RA was more significantly associated with improvement in left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVESD) [MD = -0.38 mm, 95% CI (-0.66, -0.10)] and LV mass index (LVMI) [MD = -1.07 g/m2, 95% CI (-1.71, -0.42)], but significantly decreased e' [MD = -0.43 cm/s 95% CI (-0.81, -0.04)]. DPP-4i was more strongly associated with improvement in e' [MD = 3.82 cm/s, 95% CI (2.92,4.7)] and E/e'[MD = -5.97 95% CI (-10.35, -1.59)], but significantly inhibited LV ejection fraction (LVEF) [MD = -0.89% 95% CI (-1.76, -0.03)]. SGLT-2i significantly improved LVMI [MD = -0.28 g/m2, 95% CI (-0.43, -0.12)] and LV end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD) [MD = -0.72 ml, 95% CI (-1.30, -0.14)] in the overall population, as well as E/e' and SBP in T2DM patients combined with CVD, without showing any negative effect on left ventricular function. CONCLUSION The results of the network meta-analysis provided high certainty to suggest that SGLT-2i may be more effective in cardiac remodeling compared to GLP-1RA and DPP-4i. While GLP-1RA and DPP-4i may have a tendency to improve cardiac systolic and diastolic function respectively. SGLT-2i is the most recommended drug for reversing ventricular remodeling in this meta-analysis.
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- Yi-Lin Huang
- Department of Geriatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhongmen Road, Nanjing, 210001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhongmen Road, Nanjing, 210001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhongmen Road, Nanjing, 210001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhongmen Road, Nanjing, 210001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhongmen Road, Nanjing, 210001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhongmen Road, Nanjing, 210001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of General Medicine, Affiliated Anqing First People's Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anqing, Anhui, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhongmen Road, Nanjing, 210001, Jiangsu, China.
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Nani A, Carrara F, Paulesu CME, Dalle Fratte C, Padroni M, Enisci S, Bilancio MC, Romio MS, Bertuzzi F, Pintaudi B. Association of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors with Osteomyelitis and Other Lower Limb Safety Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. J Clin Med 2023; 12:3958. [PMID: 37373652 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12123958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Our aim was to evaluate osteomyelitis and other major lower limb safety outcomes (i.e., peripheral artery disease or PAD, ulcers, atraumatic fractures, amputations, symmetric polyneuropathy, and infections) in patients affected by type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and treated with sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2-is). We thus performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing SGLT2-is at approved doses for T2DM with a placebo or standard of care. MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane CENTRAL were searched through August 2022. Separate intention-to-treat analyses were implemented for each molecule to calculate Mantel-Haenszel risk ratios (RRMH) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) through a random-effects model. We processed data from 42 RCTs for a total of 29,491 and 23,052 patients, respectively assigned to SGLT2-i and comparator groups. SGLT2-is showed a pooled neutral effect on osteomyelitis, PAD, fractures, and symmetric polyneuropathy, whereas slightly deleterious sway on ulcers (RRMH 1.39 [1.01-1.91]), amputations (RRMH 1.27 [1.04-1.55]), and infections (RRMH 1.20 [1.02-1.40]). In conclusion, SGLT2-is appear to not significantly interfere with the onset of osteomyelitis, PAD, lower limb fractures, or symmetric polyneuropathy, even though the number of these events proved consistently higher in the investigational groups; otherwise, local ulcers, amputations, and overall infections may be favoured by their employment. This study is registered with the Open Science Framework (OSF).
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- Alessandro Nani
- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
- Hospital Pharmacy, Humanitas Gavazzeni, 24125 Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Diabetology, Niguarda Hospital, 20162 Milan, Italy
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Li R, Dai G, Guan H, Gao W, Ren L, Wang X, Qu H. Scientific evidence of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1143658. [PMID: 37252111 PMCID: PMC10213331 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1143658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
Abstract
Background It remains controversial whether sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2is) are effective in treating heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Purpose The objective of this umbrella review is to provide a summary of the available evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of SGLT-2is for the treatment of HFpEF. Methods We extracted pertinent systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SRs/MAs) from PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library that were published between the inception of the database and December 31, 2022. Two independent investigators assessed the methodological quality, risk of bias, report quality, and evidence quality of the included SRs/MAs in randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We further evaluated the overlap of the included RCTs by calculating the corrected covered area (CCA) and assessed the reliability of the effect size by performing excess significance tests. Additionally, the effect sizes of the outcomes were repooled to obtain objective and updated conclusions. Egger's test and sensitivity analysis were used to clarify the stability and reliability of the updated conclusion. Results This umbrella review included 15 SRs/MAs, and their methodological quality, risk of bias, report quality, and evidence quality were unsatisfactory. The total CCA for 15 SRs/MAs was 23.53%, indicating a very high level of overlap. The excess significance tests did not reveal any significant results. Our updated MA demonstrated that the incidence of the composite of hospitalization for heart failure (HHF) or cardiovascular death (CVD), first HHF, total HHF, and adverse events as well as the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire Total Symptom Score (KCCQ-TSS) and 6 min-walk distance (6MWD) were all substantially improved in the SGLT-2i intervention group compared to the control group. However, there was limited evidence that SGLT-2is could improve CVD, all-cause death, plasma B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) level, or plasma N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) level. Egger's test and sensitivity analysis proved that the conclusion was stable and reliable. Conclusions SGLT-2 is a potential treatment for HFpEF with favourable safety. Given the dubious methodological quality, reporting quality, evidence quality, and high risk of bias for certain included SRs/MAs, this conclusion must be drawn with caution. Systematic Review Registration https://inplasy.com/, doi: 10.37766/inplasy2022.12.0083, identifier INPLASY2022120083.
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- Runmin Li
- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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Oyesomi ET, Tabrizchi R. Analysis of the cardiac effects of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors in animals without diabetes and a clinical perspective. Eur J Pharmacol 2023; 945:175626. [PMID: 36842708 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.175626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
Abstract
Emerging evidence points to a positive impact of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors on cardiac structure and function, acutely (as early as 15 days) and chronically (up to 2 years). Accordingly, data from clinical studies appear to support the beneficial effects of this class of drugs on the cardiovascular system. However, the extent to which such effects may directly and/or indirectly be responsible for the beneficial actions of this class of drugs remains unclear. Based on the data in the literature, the actions of SGLT-2 inhibitors on the cardiac tissue in the absence of SGLT-2 co-transporter sites would suggest possible direct effects on calcium/calmodulin-dependent kinase II (CaMKII), voltage-gated, Nav1.5 channels and sodium-calcium exchanger 1 (NCX1), Na+/H+ exchanger (NHX), the late INa associated with calcium transient, the rapid (IKr) and slow (IKs) delayed rectifier K+ currents, phosphorylated levels of myofilament regulatory proteins, xanthine oxidase activity and sarco(endo)plasmic reticulum calcium ATPase and/or intracellular, and/or possible genomic sites in the cardiac myocytes. Collectively, the experimental and clinical evidence as to the effects of SGLT-2 inhibitors on cardiac and vascular tissues appear multifaceted in nature with no consensus for definitive site(s) of actions. It is clear that further investigations both in animals and humans, in vitro and in vivo are needed to shed more light on the true nature of the pharmacological actions of this class of compounds, and the extent of their beneficial effects as reported in a population with heart failure.
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- Elizabeth T Oyesomi
- Division of BioMedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, Canada
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- Division of BioMedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, Canada.
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Aguiar-Neves I, Santos-Ferreira D, Fontes-Carvalho R. SGLT2 Inhibition in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction - The New Frontier. Rev Cardiovasc Med 2023; 24:1. [PMID: 39076855 PMCID: PMC11270412 DOI: 10.31083/j.rcm2401001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 07/31/2024] Open
Abstract
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a complex clinical syndrome with high morbidity and increasing socio-economic burden, compounded by the lack of effective treatment options available to treat this disease. Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have previously been shown to improve cardiovascular and renal outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes and patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Recent major clinical trials with SGLT2 inhibitors, both empagliflozin and dapagliflozin, have now demonstrated improved cardiovascular outcomes in patients with HFpEF and a significant reduction in heart failure hospitalization. Current evidence shows a potential for cardiovascular benefits with SGLT2 inhibition that is consistent across the spectrum of ejection fraction, age, New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class, natriuretic peptide levels and diabetes status. Although the cardioprotective mechanisms behind SGLT2 inhibition remain unclear, ongoing clinical studies aim to clarify the role of SGLT2 inhibitors on biomarkers of cardiac metabolism, diastolic function and exercise capacity in HFpEF. This article analyzes current clinical evidence from randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses and explores the potential cardioprotective mechanisms of SGLT2 inhibitors, while also looking towards the future of SGLT2 inhibition in HFpEF.
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- Inês Aguiar-Neves
- Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, 4434-502 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, 4434-502 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
- Cardiovascular R&D Centre – UnIC@RISE, Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, 4434-502 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
- Cardiovascular R&D Centre – UnIC@RISE, Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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Brust-Sisti L, Rudawsky N, Gonzalez J, Brunetti L. The Role of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibition in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction. PHARMACY 2022; 10:pharmacy10060166. [PMID: 36548322 PMCID: PMC9788031 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy10060166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are a novel class of antidiabetic mediations found to also reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and hospitalization for heart failure. Positive results from the EMPEROR-Preserved (empagliflozin) and PRESERVED-HF (dapagliflozin) studies led to recommendations for SGLT2 inhibitors in HFpEF within major international heart failure guidelines. However, studies of ipragliflozin and luseogliflozin, agents approved outside the United States (U.S.), reported different outcomes relative to pivotal trials and failed to realize benefits in the HFpEF population. Varying definitions of HFpEF and outcomes studied complicate the interpretation of study results. SGLT2 inhibitors may cause common adverse events (genital mycotic infections, volume depletion) in addition to rare but severe sequela, including euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis, Fournier's gangrene, and lower limb amputation. While evidence of CV benefits grows, SGLT2 inhibitor prescribing has lagged, particularly among patients without diabetes. In the U.S., high cost and administrative hurdles may contribute to decreased patient and clinician uptake of this drug class. Future trial results and clinical experience with SGLT2 inhibitors may lead to expanded use and greater uptake among patients with heart failure.
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- Lindsay Brust-Sisti
- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 160 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 160 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 160 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 160 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 160 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-848-445-6815
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Fukuta H, Hagiwara H, Kamiya T. Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. IJC HEART & VASCULATURE 2022; 42:101103. [PMID: 36032269 PMCID: PMC9399288 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcha.2022.101103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background Nearly half of patients with heart failure (HF) have preserved ejection fraction (EF) and the mortality and morbidity of patients with HF with preserved EF (HFpEF) are high. Patients with HFpEF are often elderly and their primary chronic symptom is severe exercise intolerance that results in a reduced quality of life. Thus, improvement of exercise capacity and quality of life presents another important clinical outcome in HFpEF patients. Recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses of RCTs reported that sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors improved cardiovascular (CV) outcomes in patients with HF with reduced EF. Although the effects of SGLT-2 inhibitors in HFpEF patients have been examined in multiple RCTs, results are inconsistent due partly to limited power. We aimed to conduct a meta-analysis of RCTs on the effects of SGLT-2 inhibitors in HFpEF patients. Methods and Results The search of electronic databases identified 11 RCTs including 10,845 patients. In pooled analyses, SGLT-2 inhibitors reduced the risk of a composite of hospitalization for HF and CV death (hazard ratio [95 % CI] = 0.78 [0.70, 0.87], Pfix < 0.001). SGLT-2 inhibitors significantly increased 6-minute walk distance (weighted mean difference [95 % CI] = 18.0 [6.8, 29.3] m; Pfix = 0.002) and the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire Total Symptom Score (weighted mean difference [95 % CI] = 2.57 [0.19, 4.96] points; Prandom = 0.035) and reduced plasma NT-pro B-type natriuretic peptide levels (weighted mean difference [95 % CI] = −60.16 [−82.99, −37.33] pg/ml; Pfix < 0.001) compared with control. Conclusion The present meta-analysis suggests that SGLT-2 inhibitors may be beneficial for HFpEF patients, especially in diabetic patients.
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- Hidekatsu Fukuta
- Core Laboratory, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
- Corresponding author at: Core Laboratory, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi Mizuho-cho Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan.
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- Department of Medical Innovation, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Medical Innovation, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
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