scholarly journals 58 Effects of sodium–glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors on major cardiovascular events in Type 2 diabetic patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (Supplement_G) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Bardi ◽  
Stefania Paolillo ◽  
Dario Bruzzese ◽  
Cristina Esposito ◽  
Antonio Ambrosio ◽  
...  

Abstract Aims Sodium–glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) reduce cardiovascular (CV) events in diabetic patients, with a consistent effect on heart failure (HF) related outcomes. However, the effects on ischaemic CV events appear less certain, in particular in patients with history of HF. The aim of this meta-analysis is to investigate CV benefit of SGLT2i and to assess the effects in patients with and without established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), with and without HF, and with estimated glomerular filtration rate < or ≥ 60 mL/min. Methods We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, ISI Web of Science, SCOPUS, and clinicaltrial.gov databases. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled, cardiovascular outcome trials (CVOT) of SGLT2i in diabetic patients, assessing the effects of SGLT2i on 3-point MACE [CV death, non-fatal myocardial infarction (MI), non-fatal stroke] and composite of HF hospitalization or CV death. Results Of 205 articles, 7 CVOTs were included in the meta-analysis. Compared to placebo, SGLT2i significantly reduced by 10% the risk of 3-point MACE (HR 0.90; P = 0.025) (Figure panel A) and the risk of CV death or HF hospitalization by 24% (HR 0.76; P < 0.001) (Figure panel B). SGLT2i significantly reduced HF hospitalization by 30% (HR 0.70; P < 0.001), with consistent effects in all subgroups analysed, CV death by 17% (HR 0.83; P = 0.035) and all-cause mortality by 18% (HR 0.82; P = 0.024). No significant effects were observed on MI and stroke. Conclusions SGLT2i significantly reduce CV outcome in diabetic patients. SGLT2i remarkably and consistently reduce HF hospitalization, in patients with and without HF at baseline and independently on the presence of ASCVD.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Gargiulo ◽  
Stefania Paolillo ◽  
Dario Bruzzese ◽  
Alessandra Poccia ◽  
Pierfrancesco Di Napoli ◽  
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Abstract Background: Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) reduce cardiovascular (CV) events in diabetic patients, with a consistent effect on heart failure (HF) related outcomes. However, the effects on ischemic CV events appear less certain, in particular in patients with history of HF. The aim of this meta-analysis is to investigate CV benefits of SGLT2i and to assess the effects in patients with and without established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), with and without HF, and with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < or ³60 ml/min.Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, ISI Web of Science, SCOPUS, and clinicaltrial.gov databases. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised, placebo-controlled, cardiovascular outcome trials (CVOT) of SGLT2i in diabetic patients, assessing the effects of SGLT2i on 3-point major adverse cardiac events (MACE) (CV death, non fatal myocardial infarction (MI), non fatal stroke) and composite of HF hospitalization or CV death.Of 205 articles, 7 CVOTs were included in the meta-analysis. Results: Compared to placebo, SGLT2i significantly reduced by 10% the risk of 3-point MACE (HR 0.90; p=0.025) and the risk of CV death or HF hospitalization by 24% (Hazard Ratio (HR) 0.76; p<0.001). SGLT2i significantly reduced HF hospitalization by 30% (HR 0.70; p<0.001), with consistent effects in all subgroups analyzed, CV death by 17% (HR 0.83; p=0.035) and all-cause mortality by 18% (HR 0.82; p=0.024). No significant effects were observed on MI and stroke.Conclusions: SGLT2i significantly reduce CV outcome in diabetic patients. SGLT2i remarkably and consistently reduce HF hospitalization, in patients with and without HF at baseline and independently on the presence of ASCVD.


2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 469-476
Author(s):  
Jaroslav Prucha ◽  
Vladimir Socha ◽  
Lenka Hanakova ◽  
Andrej Lalis ◽  
Karel Hana

AbstractThe present study aimed to evaluate the characteristic influence of physical therapeutic procedures of vacuum-compression therapy (VCT) on microvascular perfusion (MiP) and macrovascular perfusion (MaP) of the lower limb in diabetic patients. A sample of nine patients with a medical history of type 2 diabetes was used for the purpose of this study. Most of the subjects’ medical conditions included venous and neurological complications of the lower limb, whereas the rest of the subjects entered the treatment due to injury recovery or their phlebological disease. The PeriFlux System 5000 (Perimed, Sweden) diagnostic device was used to measure MiP. The MaP was evaluated based on the perfusion index (PI) using the Extremiter monitoring device (Embitron, Czech Republic) designed to perform VCT procedures. The study found that MiP and MaP increase as an effect of VCT procedures and at the same time PI clearly reflects the effect of the applied vacuum and compression phases, verifying the method’s vital influence on peripheral perfusion disorders.


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Mosallanezhad ◽  
Cain Clark ◽  
Fatemeh Bahreini ◽  
Zahra Motamed ◽  
Abdolhamid Mosallanezhad ◽  
...  

Purpose The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the efficacy of propolis on glycemic indices in type 2 diabetic patients. Design/methodology/approach Web of science (ISI), Embase, Scopus and PubMed were systematically searched to find randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effects of propolis intake on glycemic controls in type 2 diabetic patients, from inception up to September 1, 2020. A random-effects model was used to pool weighted mean difference (WMD). Meta-regression was performed to detect the potential sources of inter-study heterogeneity. Findings Seven trials were included in the meta-analysis. Compared to controls, propolis intake significantly improved serum fasting blood sugar (FBS) (WMD = −13.62 mg/dl, 95% CI = [−23.04, −4.20], P = 0.005, I2 = 58.5%) and hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) (WMD = −0.52%, 95% CI = [−0.86, −0.18], P = 0.002, I2 = 64.0%). In contrast, receiving propolis did not change serum insulin (WMD = −1.46 (uIU/ml), 95% CI = [−2.94, 0.02], P = 0.05, I2 = 75.0%) and homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) (WMD = −0.98 (%), 95% CI = [−2.00, 0.04], P = 0.06, I2 = 82.3%) compared to controls. Originality/value The present meta-analysis demonstrated that propolis intake significantly reduces serum FBS and HbA1c in diabetic patients but does not alter serum insulin and HOMA-IR. Further large-scale RCT’s are needed to approve these effects.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Xu ◽  
Owain Chandler ◽  
Cleo Wee ◽  
Chau Ho ◽  
Jacquita S. Affandi ◽  
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Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are a relatively novel class of drug for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) that inhibits glucose reabsorption in the renal proximal tubule to promote glycosuria and reduce blood glucose levels. SGLT2i has been clinically indicated for treating T2DM, with numerous recent publications focussing on both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular and renal events in Type 2 diabetic patients. The most recent clinical trials showed that SGLT2i have moderately significant beneficial effects on atherosclerotic major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with histories of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. In this review and analysis, SGLT2i have however demonstrated clinically significant benefits in reducing hospitalisation for heart failure and worsening of chronic kidney disease (CKD) irrespective of pre-existing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease or previous heart failure history. A meta-analysis suggests that all SGLT2 inhibitors demonstrated the therapeutic benefit on all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, as shown in EMPAREG OUTCOME study with a significant decrease in myocardial infarction, without increased stroke risk. All the above clinical trial recruited type 2 diabetic patients. This article aims to postulate and review the possible primary prevention role of SGLT2i in healthy individuals by reviewing the current literature and provide a prospective overview. The emphasis will include primary prevention of Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Failure, CKD, Hypertension, Obesity and Dyslipidaemia in healthy individuals, whom are defined as healthy, low or intermediate risks patients.


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