- EvidenceScore™
- 83
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 67
- Slightly Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Semaglutide improves cardiovascular outcomes in high-risk patients
Última actualización 8 de julio de 2026
Key finding
The primary endpoint occurred less frequently in the semaglutide group than in the placebo group: 331 vs. 410.
The study evaluated semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, for managing high cardiovascular risk and found significant reductions in major renal events and cardiovascular risks.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
The study evaluated semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, for managing high cardiovascular risk and found significant reductions in major renal events and cardiovascular risks.
Clinical relevance
These findings are clinically significant as they suggest that semaglutide can be an effective treatment option for patients at high cardiovascular risk, potentially improving both kidney health and overall survival. This could lead to better management strategies for patients with diabetes and cardiovascular conditions.
Keep in mind
The study may have limited generalizability due to specific inclusion criteria. Potential biases in self-reported outcomes could affect results. Long-term effects beyond the study duration are unknown.
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Referencia de la Revista
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Laura G, Flavio GB, Antonio EL, Lorenzo S, Francesco P. Semaglutide: A glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist for managing high cardiovascular risk. European Heart Journal Supplements: Journal of the European Society of Cardiology. 2025;27(Suppl 3):iii98-iii101. doi:10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suaf024
Efectos Principales
Semaglutide group had 79 fewer major renal events compared to placebo (331 vs. 410 events; P = 0.0003).
eGFR decline was slower in the semaglutide group (−2.19 vs. −3.36 mL/min/1.73 m² per year; P < 0.001).
Risk of major cardiovascular events was 18% lower in the semaglutide group (HR 0.82; P = 0.029).
All-cause mortality was reduced by 20% in the semaglutide group (HR 0.80; P = 0.01).
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Semaglutide and All-cause mortality, Annual rate of change in eGFR, Cardiovascular events, and 2 more.
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Primary intervention
Semaglutide
Primary outcomes
- All-cause mortality
- Annual rate of change in eGFR
- Cardiovascular events
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2
Related topics
5
Evidence pairs
106
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Why it is useful
- Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics
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Evidencia principal
Relación de evidencia
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Cardiovascular Outcomes
Evidencia relacionada
Tema de evidencia
Cardiovascular Risk
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Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Annual rate of change in eGFR
Semaglutide → Annual rate of change in eGFR
Semaglutide → Annual rate of change in eGFR
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Major kidney disease events composite including end-stage renal disease, sustained eGFR decline, and death from renal or cardiovascular causes
Semaglutide → Major kidney disease events composite including end-stage renal disease, sustained eGFR decline, and death from renal or cardiovascular causes
Semaglutide → Major kidney disease events composite including end-stage renal disease, sustained eGFR decline, and death from renal or cardiovascular causes
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 75
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Relative risk reduction for major renal events
Semaglutide → Relative risk reduction for major renal events
Semaglutide → Relative risk reduction for major renal events
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 75
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
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La Evidencia Sugiere
- Semaglutide reduced major renal events by 24% (HR 0.76; P = 0.0003).
- Slower eGFR decline in semaglutide group by 1.17 mL/min/1.73 m² (P < 0.001).
- 20% lower all-cause mortality risk with semaglutide (P = 0.01).
A quién se aplica
- Adults with high cardiovascular risk.
- Patients with diabetes and renal impairment.
Tener en Cuenta
- Results may not apply to populations outside the study criteria.
- Further research is needed to confirm long-term benefits.
- The study focused on specific endpoints, which may not capture all relevant outcomes.
Entre Líneas
- The study may have limited generalizability due to specific inclusion criteria.
- Potential biases in self-reported outcomes could affect results.
- Long-term effects beyond the study duration are unknown.
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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.
This study contributes to evidence on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Cardiovascular Outcomes, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Cardiovascular Outcomes.
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- EvidenceScore™
- 83
- Strong
- ImpactScore™
- 67
- Slightly Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
- EvidenceScore™
- Strong
- Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
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Cardiovascular Outcomes Evidence Hub
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Measures Cardiovascular Outcomes as a key outcome.
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Evidence Hub
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All studies on Semaglutide and All-cause mortality
6 results
All studies on Semaglutide and Cardiovascular events
3 results
All studies on Semaglutide
6 results
All studies measuring All-cause mortality
6 results
All studies measuring Cardiovascular events
3 results
Questions answered by this study
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Does GLP-1 Receptor Agonists improve cardiovascular outcomes?
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists may improve Cardiovascular Outcomes.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
All-cause mortality
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 82.9 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
- 2
Cardiovascular events
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Semaglutide improve major kidney disease events composite including end-stage renal disease, sustained egfr decline, and death from renal or cardiovascular causes?
Semaglutide may improve Major kidney disease events composite including end-stage renal disease, sustained eGFR decline, and death from renal or cardiovascular causes.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Major kidney disease events composite including end-stage renal disease, sustained eGFR decline, and death from renal or cardiovascular causes
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Semaglutide improve relative risk reduction for major renal events?
Semaglutide may improve Relative risk reduction for major renal events.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Relative risk reduction for major renal events
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Semaglutide improve annual rate of change in egfr?
Semaglutide appears to improve Annual rate of change in eGFR.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Annual rate of change in eGFR
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
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