Why the study?
SGLT2 inhibitors reduce overt heart failure in T2DM, but the mechanism of their effect in stage B heart failure remains obscure.
Does dapagliflozin improve global longitudinal strain in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and stage B heart failure?
Population
139 patients with well-controlled T2DM and LV dysfunction
Comparison
Dapagliflozin 10 mg/day vs placebo
Design
Randomized controlled trial
Follow-up
24 months
Authors
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Supports early SGLT2 inhibitor initiation to prevent progression in asymptomatic diabetic cardiomyopathy; extends proven heart.
Does dapagliflozin improve global longitudinal strain in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and stage B heart failure?
In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and stage B heart failure, dapagliflozin improved diastolic function, atrial function, and exercise capacity, but did not significantly change global longitudinal strain compared to placebo.
Marwick et al. (2025) studied this question.
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