Abstract
Recent studies have shown that sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors decrease the risk of heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, the precise mechanisms of action of these drugs are not well understood. In the present study, we evaluated the effect of treatment with tofogliflozin for 6 months on cardiac and vascular endothelial function in 26 patients with type 2 diabetes and heart diseases. Tofogliflozin treatment significantly decreased left ventricular end-diastolic dimensions and significantly increased flow-mediated vasodilation. Although E/e′ did not significantly change after treatment, the decrease observed in the E/e′ ratio was significantly correlated with the increase in acetoacetic acid and 3-hydroxybutyrate levels. These results suggest that sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor might improve left ventricular dilatation and vascular endothelial function in patients with type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, it is suggested that the elevation of ketone bodies induced by sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors might contribute to a protective effect in left ventricular diastolic dysfunction.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 400-404 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Diabetes Investigation |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 Mar 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ketone body
- Left ventricular diastolic function
- Sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Internal Medicine
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism