Empagliflozin improves quality of life in nondiabetic HFrEF patients. Sub-analysis of the EMPATROPISM trial

Abstract

Background and aims: Initially considered as just anti-diabetic agents, SGLT2-i show remarkable cardiac and renal benefits independently of its hypoglycemic activity.

Methods: We used the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ), which has recently been qualified as a Clinical Outcome Assessment, in the EMPATROPISM trial.

Results: A significant mean improvement of 22 points with KCCQ was seen with Empagliflozin versus only 2 points in the Placebo. The proportion of patients experiencing clinically important changes in the Empagliflozin group was higher. Patients with the lowest starting KCCQ score saw significantly greater improvements.

Conclusions: Empagliflozin benefits quality of life in the non-diabetic, ethnic minority represented, EMPATROPISM trial population.

Keywords: Anti-diabetic agents; EMPATROPISM; Empagliflozin; Heart failure; SGLT2-Inhibitors.