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Effects of glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists on cardiovascular and renal outcomes: A meta‐analysis and meta‐regression analysis

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Yoshiji, Satoshi, Minamino, Hiroto, Tanaka, Daisuke, Yamane, Shunsuke, Harada, Norio, Inagaki, Nobuya·2022·Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism

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Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the cardiovascular and renal outcomes of glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists (GLP‐1 RAs) and the associations between these outcomes and HbA1c or weight reduction. Materials and Methods: We searched PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL databases for randomized, placebo‐controlled trials of GLP‐1 RAs reporting major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE; a composite of cardiovascular mortality, stroke, and myocardial infarction) as the primary outcome. We conducted a meta‐regression analysis of primary and secondary outcomes with HbA1c or weight reduction following a meta‐analysis with a random‐effects model for these outcomes. Results: We extracted data of 60 800 individuals from eight eligible studies (ELIXA, LEADER, SUSTAIN‐6, EXSCEL, HARMONY, PIONEER 6, REWIND, and AMPLITUDE‐O). GLP‐1 RAs reduced MACE (hazard ratio [HR] 0.86; 95% CI: 0.80‐0.93; P < .001) and secondary outcomes including the composite renal outcome (0.80; 0.73‐0.87; P < .001). In meta‐regression analysis, every 1% reduction in HbA1c was associated with 26% and 35% decreases in the logarithm of HR of MACE ( P = .044; R 2 = 0.65) and the composite renal outcome ( P = .040; R 2 = 0.85), respectively. On the contrary, weight reduction was not associated with any outcome, including MACE ( P = .390). Conclusions: The reduction in HbA1c, but not body weight, is associated with cardiovascular and renal outcomes. The magnitude of HbA1c reduction can be a surrogate for the cardiovascular and renal benefits of treatment with GLP‐1 RAs.

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Authors
Yoshiji, S., Minamino, H., Tanaka, D., Yamane, S., Harada, N., & Inagaki, N.
Affiliations
  • Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JP)
  • Kyoto University (JP)
Corresponding author
Inagaki, Nobuya
Venue
Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2022-02-21
Volume
24
Issue
6
Pages
1029-1037
ISSN
  • 1462-8902 (ISSN-L)
  • 1463-1326
OpenAlex
W4211100132
Cited by
40
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40
Citations by year
2026: 4 · 2025: 11 · 2024: 10 · 2023: 10 · 2022: 5
FWCI
1.28
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism (publishedVersion)
  • medRxiv (acceptedVersion, cc-by-nd)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (20K08903, 22KJ1696, 21K08527)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Treatment and Management
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Heart Failure Treatment and Management
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
Keywords
GLP-1 receptor agonists, major adverse cardiovascular events, renal outcomes, HbA1c reduction, weight loss, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular risk prediction, surrogate endpoints
MeSH terms
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists, Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Glycated Hemoglobin, Humans, Hypoglycemic Agents, Regression Analysis, Weight Loss, Glucagon-Like Peptide 1

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