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SynthesisCardiovascular drugs and therapy2026

Effect of Finerenone in Cardiovascular and Renal Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Juan Carlos Rivera-Martinez, Michael Sabina, Aqeel Khanani, Andrew Lurie, Amanda Rigdon, Waiel Abusnina, Luis Daniel Lugo Rosado, Anas Bizanti, Timir K Paul

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Juan Carlos Rivera-MartinezDepartment of Internal Medicine, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Lakeland, FL, USA. juan.rivera-martinez@mylrh.org.ORCID 0009-0005-2150-1837
Michael SabinaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Lakeland, FL, USA.ORCID 0009-0007-2041-623X
Aqeel KhananiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Lakeland, FL, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-4899-510X
Andrew LurieDepartment of Internal Medicine, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Lakeland, FL, USA.
Amanda RigdonDepartment of Internal Medicine, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Lakeland, FL, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-5310-1185
Waiel AbusninaDepartment of Cardiology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.
Luis Daniel Lugo RosadoDepartment of Internal Medicine, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Lakeland, FL, USA.
Anas BizantiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Lakeland, FL, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-4317-4137
Timir K PaulDepartment of Cardiovascular Science, Ascension St, Thomas Hospital, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Nashville, TN, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeHeart failure (HF) management is well-defined for reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) but less so for mildly reduced (HFmrEF) or preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). This meta-analysis evaluates the impact of Finerenone, a nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, on cardiovascular and renal outcomes in these patient populations.

methodsA systematic search in PubMed and Embase identified randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on Finerenone's cardiovascular and renal effects. Three RCTs were included-FIDELIO-DKD, FIGARO-DKD, and FINEARTS-HF-encompassing 19,027 participants. Primary outcomes included cardiovascular death, HF hospitalization, and renal failure. Secondary outcomes focused on safety and adverse events like acute kidney injury and hyperkalemia. Meta-analyses were performed using hazard ratios (HR), confidence intervals (CI), and Relative Risk (RR).

resultsFinerenone was associated with a 20% reduction in HF hospitalization risk (HR 0.80, 95% CI: 0.72-0.90) and a 14% reduction in all-cause mortality (RR 0.86, 95% CI: 0.77-0.97). Finerenone did not significantly reduce cardiovascular death (HR 0.91, 95% CI: 0.82-1.01, p = 0.06). Renal failure rates were similar between Finerenone and placebo (RR 1.05, 95% CI: 0.65-1.68). Hyperkalemia incidence was significantly higher with Finerenone, with a RR of 2.31 (95% CI: 1.98-2.69).

conclusionThis meta-analysis shows that Finerenone significantly reduces HF hospitalizations and all-cause mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease and heart failure. Further studies are needed to clarify its effects on cardiovascular death and renal failure.

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Heart FailureKidneyMineralocorticoid Receptor AntagonistsNaphthyridinesVentricular Function, LeftAcute Kidney InjuryHospitalizationHumansHyperkalemiaRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRisk FactorsStroke VolumeTreatment OutcomefinerenoneMineralocorticoid Receptor AntagonistsNaphthyridinesCardiovascular outcomesChronic kidney diseaseFinerenoneHeart failureMeta-analysisMineralocorticoid receptor antagonist

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