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SynthesisCurrent cardiology reviews2026

Cardiopulmonary Remodeling In Nondiabetic Patients with Systolic Heart Failure Using Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.

Fatemeh Chichagi, Elahe Meftah, Rahem Rahmati, Fatemeh Zarimeidani, Arian Tavasol, Kimiya Ghanbari Mardasi, Negar Omidi

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Fatemeh ChichagiCardiovascular Research Center, Tehran Heart Center, Tehran, Iran.
Elahe MeftahSchool of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Rahem RahmatiStudent Research Committee, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.
Fatemeh ZarimeidaniStudent Research Committee, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.
Arian TavasolStudent Research Committee, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Kimiya Ghanbari MardasiStudents' Scientific Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Negar OmidiTehran Heart Center, Cardiovascular Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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Abstract

introductionSodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are a class of antidiabetic drugs that have demonstrated cardiovascular risk improvement in patients with heart failure. Current evidence suggests that they can also reduce mortality, hospitalization, and renal disease progression. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the cardiac reverse remodeling potential of SGLT2 inhibitors in nondiabetic heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

methodsWe systematically searched various databases, including Web of Science, Pub- Med/Medline, Scopus, Cochrane, and ProQuest. After screening, five randomized controlled trials were retrieved from the initial search (8442 citations).

resultsThe meta-analysis revealed statistically significant and positive effects of SGLT2 inhibitors on left ventricular mass and function, cardiac matrix and cells, and cardiopulmonary fitness. DISCUSSION: SGLT2 inhibitor users experienced a reduction in left ventricular (LV) mass (mean difference (MD): -20.06 grams, confidence interval (CI) 95%: -24.94 to -10.18, p-value< 0.01), LV mass index (MD: -9.79 g/m

conclusionThe meta-analysis supports the potential role of SGLT2 inhibitors in enhancing LV function and reducing LV mass in HFrEF patients. These drugs can benefit HFrEF patients by improving pulmonary function and oxygenation. Treatment with SGLT2 inhibitors may be effective for outcomes associated with pulmonary and left ventricular function.

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Heart Failure, SystolicSodium-Glucose Transporter 2 InhibitorsVentricular RemodelingHumansRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicStroke VolumeVentricular Function, LeftSodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitorscardiac cellular volumecardiorespiratory fitnessheart failure with reduced ejection fraction(HFrEF)LV mass indexmaximal oxygen consumption(SGLT2) inhibitorSodium-glucose cotransporter 2

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