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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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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.

Primary intervention

Semaglutide

Primary outcomes

  • All-cause mortality
  • Annual rate of change in eGFR
  • Cardiovascular events

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

5

Evidence pairs

106

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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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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Tema de evidencia

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

All-cause mortality

Semaglutide → All-cause mortality

Semaglutide → All-cause mortality

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
83
Strong
ImpactScore™
67
Slightly Positive
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 6 estudios
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Annual rate of change in eGFR

Semaglutide → Annual rate of change in eGFR

Semaglutide → Annual rate of change in eGFR

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
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Cardiovascular events

Semaglutide → Cardiovascular events

Semaglutide → Cardiovascular events

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

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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Relative risk reduction for major renal events

Semaglutide → Relative risk reduction for major renal events

Semaglutide → Relative risk reduction for major renal events

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

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).
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults with high cardiovascular risk.
  • Patients with diabetes and renal impairment.
keep in mind

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.
between the lines

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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This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

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Does GLP-1 Receptor Agonists improve cardiovascular outcomes?

Strong Evidence

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists may improve Cardiovascular Outcomes.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    All-cause mortality

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 82.9 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study

  2. 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.
12 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Semaglutide improve major kidney disease events composite including end-stage renal disease, sustained egfr decline, and death from renal or cardiovascular causes?

Moderate Evidence

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.

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 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.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Semaglutide improve relative risk reduction for major renal events?

Moderate Evidence

Semaglutide may improve Relative risk reduction for major renal events.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 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.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Semaglutide improve annual rate of change in egfr?

Emerging Evidence

Semaglutide appears to improve Annual rate of change in eGFR.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 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.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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