Effect of tofogliflozin on cardiac and vascular endothelial function in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart diseases: A pilot study

Mayu Tochiya, Hisashi Makino, Tamiko Tamanaha, Miki Matsuo, Ai Hishida, Ryo Koezuka, Yoko Ohata, Tsutomu Tomita, Choel Son, Yoshihiro Miyamoto, Satoshi Yasuda, Kiminori Hosoda

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)400-404
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Diabetes Investigation
Volume11
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020 Mar 1
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Ketone body
  • Left ventricular diastolic function
  • Sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Internal Medicine
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

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