Congenital heart disease

Effect of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

J Am Coll CardiolPublished Retrospective cohort study

Main finding · HF hospitalization rateResult — go to the resultRelative rate 0.30 95% CI 0.14–0.62

Authors' conclusion

SGLT2i generally seem safe, well-tolerated, and potentially beneficial in patients with ACHD. SGLT2i was associated with a 3-fold reduction in the 6-month HF hospitalization rate.

Study context

Population
Adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) treated with SGLT2i, April 2016 to July 2023
Participants
174 adults
Exposure
6 months after vs 6 months before starting SGLT2i
  • SGLT2in = 174
Outcome
Safety, tolerability and short-term heart failure (HF)-related effects (side effects, discontinuation, mortality, hospitalizations)
Methodological detailsmulticentre, 4 European ACHD centres, before-after comparison
  • Multicentre
  • 4 European ACHD centres
  • Before-after comparison

Main finding

HF hospitalization rate · 6 months before vs 6 months after starting SGLT2i

Relative rate

0.30

95% CI 0.14–0.62

P = 0.001

As reported in the abstract

Observational data: associations, not effects.

Safety

OutcomeValues
Side effects, discontinuation, death · median follow-up 7.7 monthsSGLT2i Side effects 18 (10.3%) · Permanent discontinuation 12 (6.9%) · Death (SGLT2i-unrelated causes) 4 (2.3%)

Original publication

Effect of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease. J Am Coll Cardiol. Published 25 March 2024. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2024.02.017

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