Empagliflozin improves quality of life in nondiabetic HFrEF patients. Sub-analysis of the EMPATROPISM trial

  • Juan Antonio Requena-Ibáñez
  • , Carlos García Santos-Gallego
  • , Anderly Rodriguez-Cordero
  • , Ariana Patricia Vargas-Delgado
  • , Juan José Badimón

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Abstract

Background and aims: Initially considered as just anti-diabetic agents, SGLT2-i show remarkable cardiac and renal benefits independently of its hypoglycemic activity. Methods: We used the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ), which has recently been qualified as a Clinical Outcome Assessment, in the EMPATROPISM trial. Results: A significant mean improvement of 22 points with KCCQ was seen with Empagliflozin versus only 2 points in the Placebo. The proportion of patients experiencing clinically important changes in the Empagliflozin group was higher. Patients with the lowest starting KCCQ score saw significantly greater improvements. Conclusions: Empagliflozin benefits quality of life in the non-diabetic, ethnic minority represented, EMPATROPISM trial population.

Original languageEnglish
Article number102417
JournalDiabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews
Volume16
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2022

Keywords

  • Anti-diabetic agents
  • EMPATROPISM
  • Empagliflozin
  • Heart failure
  • SGLT2-Inhibitors

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