Evaluating the limited impact of therapy with empagliflozin on primary PCI patients' outcomes: the ELITE-PCI trial
Abstract
Objectives: Empagliflozin, a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2(SGLT2) inhibitor, has demonstrated cardiovascular benefits in various patient groups. However, its effects on patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) have not been extensively studied. This research aims to assess the impact of empagliflozin on clinical outcomes for participants in the ELITE-PCI trial.
Methods: The ELITE-PCI trial was a prospective, single-center, randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted from June 8, 2023, to May 25, 2024. It included 110 patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) undergoing primary PCI, who were assigned to receive either 10 mg of empagliflozin or a placebo. Clinical outcomes, including major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and rehospitalization rates, were assessed at 12 weeks post-intervention.
Results: The study included 110 participants, with 55 in each group. The mean age was 59.9 years (±10.7) for the empagliflozin group and 58.1 years (±11.9) for the placebo group (p = 0.392). Both groups had a consistent sex distribution (90.9% male, p > 0.999). Baseline characteristics, including BMI, GFR, blood pressure, and left ventricular ejection fraction, showed no significant differences. Diabetes prevalence was 47.3% in the empagliflozin group and 43.6% in the placebo group (p = 0.702). At 12 weeks, MACE was absent, while the empagliflozin group had a 7.2% readmission rate, primarily due to pulmonary edema, compared to…
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Evidence Hub reads this as a randomized trial, done in people. Its evidence level is 2 of 5 (High · randomized trial). Randomized trials of a reasonable size are the strongest single-study design. Reported size: 110 participants or records.
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