Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Sept. 11, 2024
The
effectiveness
and
safety
of
a
novel
class
hypoglycemic
medications
known
as
sodium-glucose
cotransporter
2
(SGLT2)
inhibitors
have
not
been
completely
established
in
relation
to
acute
heart
failure
(AHF).
Consequently,
we
sought
compare
the
prognostic
outcomes
patients
administered
SGLT2
for
treatment
AHF.
JAMA,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
332(5), P. 401 - 401
Published: June 14, 2024
Sodium-glucose
cotransporter
2
(SGLT-2)
inhibitors
improve
outcomes
in
patients
with
type
diabetes,
heart
failure,
and
chronic
kidney
disease,
but
their
effect
on
of
critically
ill
organ
failure
is
unknown.
ESC Heart Failure,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Abstract
Aims
Dapagliflozin
(DAPA),
a
sodium‐glucose
co‐transporter
2
inhibitor,
has
been
shown
to
reduce
cardiovascular
mortality
among
patients
with
chronic
heart
failure.
We
aimed
evaluate
the
impact
on
worsening
renal
function
(WRF)
by
adding
DAPA
as
compared
standard
decongestive
therapy
loop
diuretics
alone.
Methods
and
results
enrolled
114
consecutive
acute
decompensated
failure
(ADHF)
left
ventricular
ejection
fraction
(LVEF)
of
less
than
50%.
The
were
prospectively
randomized
be
assigned
either
group
who
received
at
dose
10
mg
once
daily
within
24
h
after
admission
or
conventional
(CON
group)
All
adjusted
increasing
decreasing
diuretic
maintain
1–2
mL/kg/h
urine
output.
primary
endpoint
was
incidence
WRF,
which
defined
an
increase
in
serum
creatinine
≥0.3
mg/dL
from
baseline.
median
age
77
[interquartile
range
(IQR):
64,
85]
years,
35%
female
LVEF
33
[IQR:
28,
38]
%.
There
no
significant
difference
WRF
between
two
groups
(16.1%,
n
=
9
vs.
12.1%,
7,
P
value
0.54).
total
through
day
7
lower
CON
(184
±
79.5
214
66.5
mg,
0.03).
Conclusions
This
prospective
trial
revealed
addition
reduced
without
WRF.
Cardiorenal Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 21
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Introduction:
Antigen
carbohydrate
125
(CA125)
has
emerged
as
a
proxy
of
fluid
overload
and
inflammation
in
acute
heart
failure
(AHF).
We
aimed
to
evaluate
the
influence
dapagliflozin
on
CA125
levels
within
first
weeks
after
discharge
whether
changes
were
related
6-month
adverse
clinical
outcomes.
Methods:
In
this
retrospective
observational
study,
data
from
956
AHF
patients
discharged
tertiary
hospital
analyzed.
assessed
during
index
admission
(visit
1)
at
median
26
(15-39)
days
2).
The
primary
endpoint
was
its
correlation
with
risk
death
recurrent
readmissions
(any
or
AHF-related).
Multivariable
mixed
regression
two-equation
count
model
used
for
analyses.
Results:
mean
age
cohort
73.1±11.1
years,
54.8%
males,
43.5%
showed
left
ventricular
ejection
fraction
≥50%,
18.7%
received
discharge.
Dapagliflozin
treatment
associated
greater
reduction
follow-up
(-24
U/mL)
compared
non-dapagliflozin
(-14
U/mL,
p=0.034).
magnitude
(per
decrease
10
U/ml)
significantly
lower
(IRR=0.98,
95%
CI=0.96-0.99;
p=0.049),
all-cause
(IRR=0.99,
CI=0.98-0.99;
p=0.003),
HF-readmissions
CI=0.97-0.99;
p<0.001).
Conclusion:
following
an
episode
identified
Journal of the Endocrine Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(2)
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Abstract
Sodium-glucose
cotransporter
2
inhibitors
(SGLT2is),
originally
approved
by
the
US
Food
and
Drug
Administration
for
glycemic
control
in
type
diabetes
mellitus
(DM2),
have
shown
substantial
cardiovascular
renal
benefits,
leading
to
their
expanded
use
managing
heart
failure
(HF)
chronic
kidney
disease
outpatient
setting.
Despite
these
inpatient
hyperglycemia
management
is
not
universally
endorsed
due
safety
concerns
inadequate
data.
However,
emerging
evidence
suggests
potential
advantages
of
initiating
SGLT2i
treatment
patients
during
hospitalization
setting
HF.
While
SGLT2is
are
recommended
hyperglycemia,
initiation
HF
provides
significant
benefits.
We
review
current
literature
on
pros
cons
using
hospitalized
DM2
provide
guidance
careful
patient
selection
risk
mitigation
use.
Glomerular Diseases,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 119 - 132
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Background:
Sodium-glucose
cotransporter
2
inhibitors
(SGLT2is)
have
significantly
impacted
the
management
of
diabetic
kidney
disease
(DKD)
and
heart
failure
(HF),
providing
benefits
beyond
glycemic
control.
This
review
examines
mechanisms
through
which
SGLT2is
provide
renal
cardiovascular
protection
assesses
their
clinical
efficacy.
Summary:
By
inducing
glucosuria
natriuresis,
alleviate
multiple
complications
induced
by
chronic
hyperglycemia.
Moreover,
reduce
albuminuria,
improve
tubular
function,
modulate
erythropoiesis.
Additionally,
they
mitigate
inflammation
fibrosis
decreasing
oxidative
stress
downregulating
proinflammatory
pathways.
Clinical
trials
demonstrated
significant
reductions
in
events
among
patients
with
type
diabetes
mellitus.
A
comprehensive
literature
was
conducted
PubMed,
highlighting
effects
results
major
involving
SGLT2is.
Key
Messages:
play
a
crucial
role
DKD
HF
addressing
pathogenic
Currently,
are
included
guidelines
for
management,
extend
to
nondiabetic
populations.
Further
research
is
needed
explore
SGLT2is’
multifaceted
potential
applications
across
diverse
patient
populations
different
etiologies.
Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Introduction
Major
global
guidelines
currently
recommend
sodium-glucose
co-transporter-2
inhibitors
(SGLT-2i)
as
the
first-line
agents
in
people
with
type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
who
have
either
established
cardiovascular
disease
(eCVD),
heart
failure
(HF),
or
chronic
kidney
(CKD),
regardless
of
baseline
glycated
hemoglobin.
Moreover,
SGLT-2i
are
included
guideline-directed
medical
therapy
one
pillars
for
HF
and
CKD,
T2D.
These
recommendations
based
on
positive
cardio-renal
outcomes
from
several
randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs).
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 540 - 540
Published: Feb. 23, 2025
Acute
heart
failure
(AHF)
is
a
complex
clinical
syndrome
characterized
by
the
rapid
or
gradual
onset
of
symptoms
and/or
signs
(HF),
leading
to
an
unplanned
hospital
admission
emergency
department
visit.
AHF
cause
hospitalization
in
patients
over
65
years,
thus
significantly
impacting
public
health
care.
However,
its
prognosis
remains
poor
with
high
rates
mortality
and
rehospitalization.
Many
pre-existing
cardiac
conditions
can
lead
AHF,
but
it
also
arise
de
novo
due
acute
events.
Therefore,
understanding
etiology
could
improve
patient
management
outcomes.
Cardiomyopathies
(CMPs)
are
heterogeneous
group
muscle
diseases,
including
dilated
cardiomyopathy
(DCM),
hypertrophic
(HCM),
restrictive
(RCM),
non-dilated
(NDLVC),
arrhythmogenic
right
ventricular
(ARVC),
that
frequently
present
HF.
Patients
CMPs
under-represented
studies
compared
other
etiologies,
therefore
therapeutic
responses
prognoses
remain
unknown.
In
DCM,
represents
most
frequent
death
despite
treatment
improvements.
Additionally,
DCM
first
indication
for
transplant
(HT)
among
young
middle-aged
adults.
HCM,
progression
rare
more
concomitant
severe
left
ventricle
(LV)
obstruction
hypertrophy
LV
systolic
dysfunction.
HF
natural
evolution
RCM
associated
outcomes
irrespective
etiology.
Furthermore,
while
occurrence
ARVC,
this
condition
NDLVC
currently
manuscript,
we
assessed
available
evidence
on
CMPs.
Data
presentation,
management,
according
specific
limited.
Future
assessing
treatment,
warranted.