Effect of SGLT2 Inhibitors on Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes With Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Cohort Study
Abstract
Background: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is characterized by left ventricular dilation and systolic dysfunction in the absence of severe hypertension, valvular disease, or coronary artery disease. Patients with DCM have a high risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), especially when combined with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have shown cardioprotective effects in patients with diabetes, suggesting potential benefits in reducing AF incidence.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed clinical data from patients with T2DM diagnosed with DCM treated at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University between January 2018 and January 2024. Patients were divided into two groups based on their use of SGLT2i. The incidence of AF was compared between these groups using logistic regression models adjusted for potential confounders, including demographic characteristics, comorbidities, and medication history. Additionally, a subgroup analysis was conducted to evaluate the relationship between AF and SGLT2i.
Results: Among 455 enrolled patients, 95 (20.9%) were treated with SGLT2i. The incidence of AF was significantly lower in the SGLT2i group compared with the control group (7/95 [7.4%] vs. 68/360 [18.9%]; OR = 0.308, 95%CI = 0.132-0.735, p = 0.008). Subgroup analyses showed consistent results across various age, gender, hypertension status, and diabetes duration groups, indicating the robustness of the association between SGLT2i…
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Evidence Hub reads this as a cohort study, done in people. Its evidence level is 3 of 5 (Moderate · trial / cohort / secondary analysis). Trials without a large randomized design, cohorts and secondary analyses give moderate evidence. Reported size: 455 participants or records.
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