Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have been recommended in the practice guidelines for the treatment of patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, however their effects among patients with preserved ejection fraction has been debatable. Objective We aim to evaluate the SGLT2 inhibitor effect among patients with HFpEF including DELIVER and EMPEROR-Preserved trials. Methods We performed a systematic literature search using the PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane libraries for relevant articles from inception until August 30th, 2022. Statistical analysis was performed by calculating hazard ratio (HR) using the random effect model with 95% confidence interval (CI) and probability value (P). Statistical significance was met if 95% CI doesn’t cross numeric "1" and p <0.05. Results A total of 4 studies with 30418 patients (15390 SGLT2 inhibitor vs 15028 placebo) were included in our analysis. The average age and percentage of females were comparable between groups, with a mean age of 68.3 years and 39.7% of females in the SGLT2 inhibitor group, whereas 67.7 years and 40.5% of females in the placebo group. Most common comorbidities among the SGLT2 inhibitor group included diabetes mellitus (78.8% vs 78.4%). Mean follow-up duration was 2.92 years. SGLT2 inhibitors reduced composite cardiovascular death or first hospitalisation for heart failure (HR, 0.82(95%CI: 0.75-0.89), P<0.001, heart failure hospitalisation (HR, 0.74(95%CI: 0.67-0.82), P<0.001) compared with placebo. However, all-cause mortality (HR, 0.97(95%CI: 0.89-1.06), P=0.54), and cardiovascular mortality (HR, 0.96(95%CI: 0.82-1.13), P=0.66) were comparable between the both groups on SGLT2 inhibitor and placebo. Conclusion SGLT2 inhibitors reduced the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalisation for heart failure. The results suggest patients with HFpEF have almost similar outcomes compared with previous studies on HFrEF. Hence SGLT2 inhibitors can be used among patients with reduced and preserved ejection fraction.
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background The association between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular outcomes, as well as their clinical impact, has yet to be established in the literature. Objective We aim to evaluate the association between NAFLD patients and the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), heart failure (HF),stroke, cardiovascular mortality (CVM), and peripheral revascularization. Method We performed a systematic literature search using the PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane libraries for relevant articles from inception until July 20th, 2022. Odds ratios (OR) were pooled using a random-effect model, and a p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results A total of 10 studies with 17886340 patients (2887214 NAFLD vs 14999126 non-NAFLD) were included in our analysis. The average age and percentage of males were comparable between groups, with a mean age of 55 years and 72.5% of males in the NAFLD group, whereas 52 years and 47.4% of males in the non-NAFLD group. The most common comorbidities among the NAFLD group included: hypertension (38% vs 24%), diabetes mellitus (14% vs 8%). The mean follow-up duration was 6.26 years. The likelihood of atrial fibrillation [OR, 1.42(95%CI: 1.18-1.70), P<0.001], heart failure [OR, 1.48(95%CI: 1.27-1.73), P<0.001], stroke (OR, 1.26(95%CI: 1.17-1.36), P<0.001], and peripheral revascularization (OR, 3.95(95%CI: 1.60-9.73), P=0.003] was significantly higher in NAFLD patients when compared with non-NAFLD patients. In contrast, cardiovascular mortality was comparable between both the groups of patients [OR, 3.11(95%CI: 0.32-30.03), P=0.33] respectively. Conclusion Patients with NAFLD demonstrated increased incidence of cardiovascular and/or cerebrovascular outcomes; heart failure, stroke, and arrhythmia. Patients with associated comorbidities were at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, implying a greater need for screening and adoption of cardio-protective measures amongst NAFLD patients.
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background The Amplatzer Amulet and Watchman devices are the two most frequently used devices for percutaneous LAA closure globally. Aim To evaluate the safety and clinical outcomes associated with these two devices in patients undergoing percutaneous LAA closure. Method A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane databases for studies comparing the safety and outcomes of patients undergoing LAA closure using either Amulet or Watchman devices. The primary outcome was all-cause mortality. Secondary outcomes were incidence of ischemic stroke, systemic/pulmonary embolism, major bleeding, and procedure-related complications. Results A total of 3 randomized clinical trials with 2150 patients were included in this meta-analysis. The mean age was 75 years and 76 years in the Amplatzer group and in the Watchman group, respectively. The mean CHA2DS2-VASc score (4.2 vs. 4.34) and mean HAS-BLED score (3.46 vs. 3.56) were comparable between both groups. The odds of all-cause mortality (OR, 0.74 (95% CI: 0.48-1.13), p = 0.16), ischemic stroke (OR, 0.81 (95% CI: 0.27-2.49), p = 0.72), systemic/pulmonary embolism (OR, 1.33 (95% CI: 0.29-6.00), p = 0.71), and major bleeding (OR, 1.10 (95%CI: 0.82-1.48), p = 0.51) were comparable between the two devices. In contrast, procedure-related complications (OR, 2.11 (95%CI: 1.31-3.40), p = 0.002) were significantly higher among patients with Amplatzer Amulet compared to the Watchman device. Conclusion The Amplatzer Amulet was non-inferior to the Watchman device in terms of safety and efficacy. However, the Amulet occluder was associated with a higher incidence of procedure-related complications.
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