Effect of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors on left ventricular remodelling and longitudinal strain: a prospective observational study

Abstract Background Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) lower cardiovascular events in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, although the mechanisms underlying these benefits are not clearly understood. Our aim was to study the effects of SGLT2i on left ventricular remodelling and...

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Published in:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Main Authors: Sergio Gamaza-Chulián, Enrique Díaz-Retamino, Fátima González-Testón, José Carlos Gaitero, María José Castillo, Raquel Alfaro, Elías Rodríguez, Eva González-Caballero, Antonio Martín-Santana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Subjects:
Diabetes mellitus
SGLT2 inhibitors
Cardiac remodelling
Speckle tracking echocardiography
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02250-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02250-9

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