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Liraglutide and Empagliflozin Improve Heart Function in Diabetes

Última actualización 12 de septiembre de 2026

Key finding

LA reservoir strain increased from 30.7 ± 9.3% to 33.9 ± 9.7%, p = 0.011

This study investigated the effects of Liraglutide and Empagliflozin on left atrial function in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in left atrial reservoir strain.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

Some Concerns

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What this paper says

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Study focus

This study investigated the effects of Liraglutide and Empagliflozin on left atrial function in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in left atrial reservoir strain.

Clinical relevance

Improving left atrial function is crucial for patients with type 2 diabetes, as it can reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications. The findings suggest that Liraglutide and Empagliflozin may offer beneficial effects beyond glycemic control, potentially leading to better heart health outcomes in this population.

Keep in mind

Study population may not be representative of all type 2 diabetes patients Limited follow-up duration to assess long-term effects Potential confounding factors not fully controlled

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Konstantinos K, John T, Foteini K, et al. Effects of Liraglutide and Empagliflozin on Left Atrial Function in Type 2 Diabetes. Medicina. 2024;60(3):395. doi:10.3390/medicina60030395

Efectos Principales

LA reservoir strain increased from 30.7% to 33.9%, p = 0.011

PWV decreased from 11.54 m/s to 11.05 m/s, p = 0.032

Central SBP decreased from 130.8 mmHg to 119.2 mmHg, p = 0.045

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Basal insulin, Combination of Liraglutide and Empagliflozin, Empagliflozin, and 1 more and Femoral-ankle pulse wave velocity (faPWV) during acute hyperglycemia, HbA1c, Left atrial reservoir strain (LASr_ED), and 1 more.

Primary intervention

Basal insulin

Primary outcomes

  • Femoral-ankle pulse wave velocity (faPWV) during acute hyperglycemia
  • HbA1c
  • Left atrial reservoir strain (LASr_ED)

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Evidence topics
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Editorial context

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

16

Evidence pairs

948

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 16 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 6 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

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Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

Insulin Therapies and HbA1c

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and HbA1c

Guardar evidencia

Relación de evidencia

SGLT2 Inhibitors and HbA1c

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Femoral-ankle pulse wave velocity (faPWV) during acute hyperglycemia

Basal insulin → Femoral-ankle pulse wave velocity (faPWV) during acute hyperglycemia

Basal insulin → Femoral-ankle pulse wave velocity (faPWV) during acute hyperglycemia

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

HbA1c

Basal insulin → HbA1c

Basal insulin → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
79
Strong
ImpactScore™
56
Slightly Positive
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 4 estudios
Add to Evidence Tracker

Left atrial reservoir strain (LASr_ED)

Basal insulin → Left atrial reservoir strain (LASr_ED)

Basal insulin → Left atrial reservoir strain (LASr_ED)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Systolic blood pressure

Basal insulin → Systolic blood pressure

Basal insulin → Systolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
Add to Evidence Tracker

Femoral-ankle pulse wave velocity (faPWV) during acute hyperglycemia

Combination of Liraglutide and Empagliflozin → Femoral-ankle pulse wave velocity (faPWV) during acute hyperglycemia

Combination of Liraglutide and Empagliflozin → Femoral-ankle pulse wave velocity (faPWV) during acute hyperglycemia

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

HbA1c

Combination of Liraglutide and Empagliflozin → HbA1c

Combination of Liraglutide and Empagliflozin → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Left atrial reservoir strain (LASr_ED)

Combination of Liraglutide and Empagliflozin → Left atrial reservoir strain (LASr_ED)

Combination of Liraglutide and Empagliflozin → Left atrial reservoir strain (LASr_ED)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Systolic blood pressure

Combination of Liraglutide and Empagliflozin → Systolic blood pressure

Combination of Liraglutide and Empagliflozin → Systolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Femoral-ankle pulse wave velocity (faPWV) during acute hyperglycemia

Empagliflozin → Femoral-ankle pulse wave velocity (faPWV) during acute hyperglycemia

Empagliflozin → Femoral-ankle pulse wave velocity (faPWV) during acute hyperglycemia

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

HbA1c

Empagliflozin → HbA1c

Empagliflozin → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
85
Strong
ImpactScore™
85
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
90
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 10 estudios
Add to Evidence Tracker

Left atrial reservoir strain (LASr_ED)

Empagliflozin → Left atrial reservoir strain (LASr_ED)

Empagliflozin → Left atrial reservoir strain (LASr_ED)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Systolic blood pressure

Empagliflozin → Systolic blood pressure

Empagliflozin → Systolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
Add to Evidence Tracker

Femoral-ankle pulse wave velocity (faPWV) during acute hyperglycemia

Liraglutide → Femoral-ankle pulse wave velocity (faPWV) during acute hyperglycemia

Liraglutide → Femoral-ankle pulse wave velocity (faPWV) during acute hyperglycemia

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

HbA1c

Liraglutide → HbA1c

Liraglutide → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
84
Strong
ImpactScore™
82
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 7 estudios
Add to Evidence Tracker

Left atrial reservoir strain (LASr_ED)

Liraglutide → Left atrial reservoir strain (LASr_ED)

Liraglutide → Left atrial reservoir strain (LASr_ED)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Systolic blood pressure

Liraglutide → Systolic blood pressure

Liraglutide → Systolic blood pressure

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Liraglutide improved LA reservoir strain by 3.2%, p = 0.011
  • Empagliflozin reduced PWV by 0.49 m/s, p = 0.032
  • Central SBP decreased by 11.6 mmHg with treatment
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
  • Patients experiencing cardiovascular issues related to diabetes
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to younger populations or those without diabetes
  • Further studies needed to confirm long-term benefits
  • Variability in individual responses to treatment should be considered
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Study population may not be representative of all type 2 diabetes patients
  • Limited follow-up duration to assess long-term effects
  • Potential confounding factors not fully controlled

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Do Insulin Therapies lower HbA1c?

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Insulin Therapies may lower HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

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  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 78.7 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 19 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

19 supporting studies

Do GLP-1 Receptor Agonists lower HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists appear to lower HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

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  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 84.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 45 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

45 supporting studies

Do SGLT2 Inhibitors lower HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors may lower HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 84.9 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 27 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

27 supporting studies

Do SGLT2 Inhibitors improve blood pressure?

Strong Evidence

SGLT2 Inhibitors may improve blood pressure.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

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  1. 1

    Systolic blood pressure

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 9 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

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