Why the study?
The study aimed to examine the efficacy and safety outcomes of SGLT2i for the treatment of heart failure, especially in patients with HFpEF.
Do sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors reduce the composite of first hospitalization for heart failure or cardiovascular death in patients with heart failure?
Population
23 852 HF patients across 10 studies
Comparison
SGLT2i vs placebo
Design
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors
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Supports SGLT2i as foundational HF therapy; extends prior RCT benefits across the full spectrum including HFpEF.
Do sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors reduce the composite of first hospitalization for heart failure or cardiovascular death in patients with heart failure?
SGLT2 inhibitors significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and heart failure hospitalizations across the spectrum of heart failure, including HFpEF.
Cao et al. (2022) studied this question.
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