Última actualización 6 de julio de 2026
Key finding
LVGLS improved from -15.5 ± 3.1% to -16.6 ± 2.8%, P = 0.004.
The study evaluated the effects of ertugliflozin on cardiac function in individuals with type 2 diabetes and pre-heart failure, finding significant improvements in certain cardiac metrics.
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Moderate
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RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
The study evaluated the effects of ertugliflozin on cardiac function in individuals with type 2 diabetes and pre-heart failure, finding significant improvements in certain cardiac metrics.
These findings are clinically significant as they suggest that ertugliflozin may help improve heart function and manage diabetes in patients at risk of heart failure, potentially leading to better health outcomes. Understanding the impact of diabetes medications on heart health is crucial for optimizing treatment strategies in this vulnerable population.
Some outcomes showed no significant changes. Effectiveness of ertugliflozin remains unclear for certain metrics. Study population may limit generalizability.
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Soo L, Jae HB, Heran O, In-Chang H, Yeonyee EY, Goo-Yeong C. Ertugliflozin Improves Cardiac Function in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes and Pre-Heart Failure. Cardiovascular Diabetology. 2024;23:373. doi:10.1186/s12933-024-02463-0
LVGLS improved from -15.5% to -16.6%, P = 0.004.
Significant reduction in HbA1c was observed.
Systolic blood pressure showed significant reduction.
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This study contributes evidence to Ertugliflozin and Adverse events incidence, Global longitudinal strain, HbA1c, and 9 more.
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Ertugliflozin → Adverse events incidence
Ertugliflozin → Adverse events incidence
Ertugliflozin → angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2)
Ertugliflozin → angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2)
Ertugliflozin → Global longitudinal strain
Ertugliflozin → Global longitudinal strain
Ertugliflozin → Incidence of proteinuria
Ertugliflozin → Incidence of proteinuria
Ertugliflozin → Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)
Ertugliflozin → Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)
Ertugliflozin → Left ventricular mass index
Ertugliflozin → Left ventricular mass index
Ertugliflozin → Systolic blood pressure
Ertugliflozin → Systolic blood pressure
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This study contributes to evidence on Ertugliflozin and HbA1c, Ertugliflozin and Uric Acid.
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Ertugliflozin may improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Ertugliflozin may worsen Uric Acid or be associated with harm.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Uric Acid
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | weak negative | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Ertugliflozin appears to improve Incidence of proteinuria.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Incidence of proteinuria
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Ertugliflozin appears to improve angiotensin (1-7).
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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angiotensin (1-7)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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