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SGLT-2 Inhibitors Show Mixed Results After Heart Attack

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Participants had no history of heart failure but had at least one heart failure risk factor in addition to signs of potential heart dysfunction as indicated by a newly lowered left ventricle ejection fraction to below 45% and/or signs or symptoms of congestion requiring treatment. About 32% had Type 2 diabetes.

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EMPACT-MI Trial Outcomes Reported at ACC24: SGLT-2 Inhibitors Show Mixed Results After Heart Attack

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While composite of death and heart failure hospitalizations was not significantly reduced, empagliflozin may help reduce heart failure risks after a heart attack, according to results from the EMPACT-MI trial presented on day one of the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, ACC.24, 24, being held in Atlanta, GA.