Benefits of GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide 1) Receptor Agonists for Stroke Reduction in Type 2 Diabetes: A Call to Action for Neurologists
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People living with diabetes are at higher risk for stroke and have a poorer prognosis following a stroke event than those without diabetes. Data from cardiovascular outcome trials and meta-analyses indicate that GLP-1RAs (glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists) reduce the risk of stroke in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Accordingly, many guidelines now recommend the addition of GLP-1RAs to ongoing antihyperglycemic regimens to lower the risk of stroke in type 2 diabetes. The current work summarizes evidence supporting the use of GLP-1RAs for stroke reduction in people with type 2 diabetes and offers 2 new resources for neurologists who are considering GLP-1RAs for their patients—a list of frequently asked questions with evidence-based answers on safely initiating and managing GLP-1RAs, and a practical decision-making algorithm to assist in using GLP-1RAs as part of a stroke reduction strategy.
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- Findingcitation
GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce the risk of stroke in people with type 2 diabetes.
“Data from cardiovascular outcome trials and meta-analyses indicate that GLP-1RAs (glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists) reduce the risk of stroke in individuals with type 2 diabetes.”
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“Emerging evidence has suggested that GLP-1RAs reduce the incidence of stroke in people with T2DM.”
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“We performed a meta-analysis that included all 8 CVOTs using the Cochrane Collaboration's Review Manager Software Package (RevMan 5.3) and found significant decreases versus placebo in fatal/nonfatal stroke (HR, 0.83 [95% CI, 0.76-0.92]),nonfatal stroke (HR, 0.84 [95% CI, 0.76-0.93]),but no reduction in fatal stroke (HR, 0.80 [95% CI, 0.63-1.03]; Figure 2).”
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In SGLT2i CVOTs, people with T2DM and stroke experienced similar cardiorenal benefits as the rest of the populations.
“Notably, although the SGLT2is do not appear to reduce stroke, people with T2DM and stroke were included in the SGLT2i CV outcome trials (CVOTs) and that subgroup experienced similar cardiorenal benefits as the rest of the populations.25,26”
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In REWIND, the impact of dulaglutide on stroke did not differ according to sex, age, history of CVD, HbA1c, systolic blood pressure, or use of statins or renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors.
“The impact of dulaglutide on stroke not differ according to sex, age, history of CVD, HbA1c, systolic blood pressure, or use of statins or renin-angiotensinaldosterone system inhibitors.”
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Independent of other factors, the risk of ischemic stroke is approximately twice as high in people with diabetes as in those without.
“Independent of other factors, the risk of ischemic stroke is approximately twice that in people with diabetes compared with those without.3”
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In the nonacute setting, intensive glycemic control with mainly non-GLP-1RA antihyperglycemic agents in T2DM can lower the risk of microvascular and certain macrovascular complications.
“In the nonacute setting, meta-analyses indicate that intensive glycemic control with mainly non-GLP-1RA antihyperglycemic agents in T2DM can lower the risk of microvascular and certain macrovascular complications.21”
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In a post hoc analysis of Steno-2, an aggressive multi-risk factor approach significantly reduced micro- and macrovascular complications, including time to first stroke event (HR 0.31 [95% CI, 0.14-0.69]; P=0.004), compared with conventional care.
“Conversely, a post hoc analysis of the landmark Steno-2 study (Intensified Multifactorial Intervention in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Microalbuminuria) reported that an aggressive multi-risk factor approach significantly reduced micro-and macro-vascular complications, including time to first stroke event (hazard ratio [HR], 0.31 [95% CI, 0.14-0.69];P=0.004), compared with conventional care.2”
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In a subgroup analysis of PROactive, pioglitazone reduced fatal/nonfatal stroke in the subgroup with stroke at baseline (HR 0.53 [95% CI, 0.34-0.85]; P=0.0085).
“In a subgroup analysis of PROactive looking at the subgroup with stroke at baseline, pioglitazone did reduce fatal/nonfatal stroke (HR, 0.53 [95% CI, 0.34-0.85];P=0.0085).28”
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Aggressive treatment of hyperglycemia with insulin following hyperacute or acute stroke does not appear to improve clinical outcomes.
“Despite the association between hyperglycemia and worse outcomes after acute ischemic stroke, aggressive treatment of hyperglycemia with insulin therapy following hyperacute or acute stroke does not appear to improve clinical outcomes.20”
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People with diabetes have a poorer prognosis after stroke than people without diabetes.
“People living with diabetes are at higher risk for stroke and have a poorer prognosis following a stroke event than those without diabetes.”
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“Stroke outcomes are worse in individuals with diabetes.”
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In REWIND, dulaglutide reduced the primary MACE outcome by 12% (HR 0.88 [95% CI, 0.79-0.99]; P=0.026).
“The primary MACE outcome was reduced by 12% (HR, 0.88 [95% CI, 0.79-0.99];P=0.026) with dulaglutide”
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People with diabetes have a higher risk of stroke than people without diabetes.
“People living with diabetes are at higher risk for stroke and have a poorer prognosis following a stroke event than those without diabetes.”
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“Independent of other factors, the risk of ischemic stroke is approximately twice that in people with diabetes compared with those without.3”
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Long-term, people with both diabetes and stroke remain at higher risk for recurrent TIA/stroke, heart failure, and death.
“Long-term, people with both diabetes and stroke continue to be at higher risk for adverse events, including recurrent transient ischemic attack (TIA)/stroke, heart failure, and death.5”
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Many guidelines recommend adding GLP-1 receptor agonists to ongoing antihyperglycemic regimens to lower stroke risk in type 2 diabetes.
“Accordingly, many guidelines now recommend the addition of GLP-1RAs to ongoing antihyperglycemic regimens to lower the risk of stroke in type 2 diabetes.”
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“Current stroke prevention guidelines [7][8][9] recommend the use of GLP-1RAs (glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists), a newer class of antihyperglycemic agents that reduce the risk of stroke in people with T2DM.”
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In PROactive, after a mean follow-up of 34.5 months, there was no difference in the primary 6-point composite endpoint between pioglitazone and placebo (HR 0.90 [95% CI, 0.80-1.02]; P=0.095).
“After a mean follow-up of 34.5 months, there was no difference in the primary 6-point composite end point (HR, 0.90 [95% CI, 0.80-1.02];P=0.095).27”
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In REWIND, dulaglutide reduced the nonfatal stroke component of MACE by 24% (HR 0.76 [95% CI, 0.61-0.95]; P=0.017).
“while the nonfatal stroke component of MACE was reduced by 24% (HR, 0.76 [95% CI, 0.61-0.95];P=0.017; Figure 1A).”
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In a meta-analysis of 48 randomized trials with 8 classes of antihyperglycemic therapies reporting stroke outcomes, statistically significant reductions in stroke were found only with GLP-1RAs and thiazolidinediones.
“In a meta-analysis of 48 randomized trials with 8 classes of antihyperglycemic therapies that reported stroke outcomes (Figure S1), statistically significant reductions in stroke were only found with the GLP-1RAs and thiazolidinediones.23”
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A meta-analysis of 5 thiazolidinedione studies including stroke outcomes demonstrated a relative risk of 0.82 (95% CI, 0.69-0.98).
“A meta-analysis of 5 thiazolidinedione studies that included stroke outcomes demonstrated a relative risk of 0.82 (95% CI, 0.69-0.98).23”
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In REWIND, stroke risk benefits were independent of a history of prior stroke/TIA (P interaction=0.83).
“The stroke risk benefits were also notably independent of a history of prior stroke/TIA (P interaction =0.83).37”
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Only 1 of the 5 thiazolidinedione studies was performed in a population of only those with T2DM.
“However, only 1 of the 5 studies was performed in a population of only those with T2DM.”
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In a mediation analysis, HbA1c lowering accounted for 54% of the stroke reduction in REWIND.
“In a mediation analysis, HbA1c lowering accounted for 54% of the stroke reduction in REWIND.37”
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In SUSTAIN-6, semaglutide reduced MACE by 26% (HR 0.74 [95% CI, 0.58-0.95]; P<0.001 for noninferiority; P=0.02 for superiority, not prespecified).
“MACE was reduced by 26% (HR, 0.74 [95% CI, 0.58-0.95];P<0.001 for noninferiority; P=0.02 for superiority, not prespecified) with semaglutide”
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In patients with type 2 diabetes, dulaglutide 1.5 mg weekly and subcutaneous semaglutide 0.5 or 1.0 mg weekly have been shown to reduce stroke rates.
“Studies of the GLP-1RAs dulaglutide and subcutaneous semaglutide, as well as GLP-1RA meta-analyses, demonstrate a reduction in the rates of stroke.”
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“*Dulaglutide 1.5 mg once weekly (QW) and semaglutide 0.5 or 1 mg QW have demonstrated benefits for stroke reduction.”
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In the SUSTAIN-6 trial, there were 27 stroke events in the semaglutide group and 44 in the placebo group.
“In SUSTAIN-6, there were 27 events in the semaglutide group and 44 events in the placebo group.”
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In the REWIND trial, the number needed to treat for nonfatal stroke over 5.4 years was 120.
“The number needed to treat over 5.4 y was 120.”
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A post hoc pooled analysis of semaglutide in SUSTAIN-6 and PIONEER 6 demonstrated a 32% reduction in fatal/nonfatal stroke (HR 0.68 [95% CI, 0.46-1.00]; P=0.048).
“A post hoc pooled analysis of semaglutide in the SUSTAIN-6 trial and PIONEER 6 trial (Peptide Innovation for Early Diabetes Treatment) demonstrated a 32% reduction (HR, 0.68 [95% CI, 0.46-1.00];P=0.048) in fatal/nonfatal stroke.43”
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Meta-regression analysis of GLP-1RA CVOTs demonstrates a linear relationship between HbA1c reduction and stroke reduction.
“Furthermore, meta-regression analysis of GLP-1RA CVOTs demonstrates a linear relationship between HbA1c reduction and stroke reduction.60,61”
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The AHA/ASA guideline suggests GLP-1RAs as second-line to metformin regardless of baseline HbA1c in individuals with established atherosclerotic CVD to avoid further vascular events.
“the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association guideline suggests GLP-1RAs as second-line to metformin regardless of baseline HbA1c in individuals with established atherosclerotic CVD to avoid further vascular events 7”
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In the REWIND trial, there were 135 nonfatal stroke events in the dulaglutide group and 175 in the placebo group.
“In REWIND, there were 135 events in the dulaglutide group and 175 events in the placebo group.”
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- Interpretationown data
The significant 17% relative risk reduction in fatal/nonfatal stroke in the meta-analysis of 8 CVOTs with GLP-1RAs is numerically similar to many proven interventions for stroke reduction in diabetes (e.g., acetylsalicylic acid, statins, blood pressure lowering, ramipril, low-dose rivaroxaban, icosapent ethyl, evolocumab).
“The significant 17% relative risk reduction in fatal/ nonfatal stroke in the meta-analysis of 8 CVOTs with GLP-1RAs is numerically similar to many of the proven interventions for stroke reduction in diabetes that were described earlier (ie, acetylsalicylic acid, 14 statins, 15 blood pressure lowering, ramipril, 11 low-dose rivaroxaban, 17 icosapent ethyl, and evolocumab 19 ; Table 1).”
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An indirect comparison via network meta-analysis of 176 trials showed that GLP-1RAs compared with SGLT2is reduced nonfatal stroke by 17%.
“An indirect comparison via network meta-analysis of 176 trials showed that GLP-1RAs compared with SGLT2is reduced nonfatal stroke by 17%, 52”
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Data from a real-world cohort of 557,109 individuals suggested that SGLT2is and GLP-1RAs provide comparable protection against atherosclerotic CVD in people with T2DM.
“but data from a real-world cohort of 557 109 individuals suggested that SGLT2is and GLP-1RAs provide comparable protection against atherosclerotic CVD in people with T2DM.53”
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In SUSTAIN-6, both doses of semaglutide yielded similar risk reductions for MACE and nonfatal stroke.
“Both doses of semaglutide yielded similar risk reductions for MACE and nonfatal stroke.”
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In SUSTAIN-6, semaglutide reduced the nonfatal stroke component of MACE by 39% (HR 0.61 [95% CI, 0.38-0.99]; P=0.04).
“and the nonfatal stroke component of MACE was reduced by 39% (HR, 0.61 [95% CI, 0.38-0.99];P=0.04; Figure 1B).”
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In the SUSTAIN-6 trial, the number needed to treat for stroke over 2.1 years was 97.
“The number needed to treat over 2.1 y was 97.”
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The Spanish guidelines only recommend GLP-1RAs for prevention of fatal and nonfatal stroke in individuals with T2DM and either established vascular disease or high vascular risk.
“but the Spanish guidelines only recommend GLP-1RAs for prevention of fatal and nonfatal stroke in individuals with T2DM and either established vascular disease or high vascular risk.9”
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Given that there were only 221 fatal stroke outcomes across the 8 trials, the fatal stroke outcome is likely underpowered for demonstrating superiority.
“Given that there were only 221 fatal stroke outcomes across the 8 trials, it is likely that this outcome is underpowered for demonstrating superiority.”
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In SUSTAIN-6, the effect of semaglutide on nonfatal stroke did not differ according to age, sex, history of CVD, or MI/stroke history (P interaction=0.75).
“The effect of semaglutide on nonfatal stroke did not differ according to the participants' age, sex, history of CVD or importantly, MI/stroke history (P interaction =0.75).42”
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Findingown dataThe authors' meta-analysis including all 8 CVOTs found significant decreases versus placebo in fatal/nonfatal stroke (HR 0.83 [95% CI, 0.76-0.92]) and nonfatal stroke (HR 0.84 [95% CI, 0.76-0.93]), but no reduction in fatal stroke (HR 0.80 [95% CI, 0.63-1.03]).
“We performed a meta-analysis that included all 8 CVOTs using the Cochrane Collaboration's Review Manager Software Package (RevMan 5.3) and found significant decreases versus placebo in fatal/nonfatal stroke (HR, 0.83 [95% CI, 0.76-0.92]),nonfatal stroke (HR, 0.84 [95% CI, 0.76-0.93]),but no reduction in fatal stroke (HR, 0.80 [95% CI, 0.63-1.03]; Figure 2).”
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PremisecitationIn PROactive, the main secondary composite endpoint of nonfatal MI, nonfatal stroke, and all-cause death was reduced with pioglitazone (HR 0.84 [95% CI, 0.72-0.98]; P=0.027), but the individual outcome of stroke was not.
“The main secondary composite end point of nonfatal MI, nonfatal stroke and all-cause death was reduced with pioglitazone (HR, 0.84 [95% CI, 0.72-0.98];P=0.027) but the individual outcome of stroke was not.27”
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Premisenone givenDiabetes is associated with premature vascular aging and is a strong risk factor for stroke.
“Diabetes is associated with premature vascular aging and is a strong risk factor for stroke.”
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PremisecitationDespite improvements in screening and expanded treatment options, the prevalence of stroke in people with diabetes has remained relatively stable, indicating a persistent care gap.
“Despite improvements in screening for diabetes and an expanded diabetes and stroke reduction armamentarium, the prevalence of stroke in individuals with diabetes has remained relatively stable, 6 underscoring a persistent care gap.”
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PremisecitationIn REWIND, disabling stroke (modified Rankin Scale score ≥3) was reduced by 26%, but among those who had a stroke, there was no difference in the distribution of stroke severity scores between dulaglutide and placebo.
“Disabling stroke, defined as a modified Rankin Scale score of ≥3, was reduced by 26%, but in those who had a stroke, there was no difference in the distribution of stroke severity scores between dulaglutide and placebo.37”
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PremisecitationIn the acute/subacute phase, hospitalized patients with both diabetes and stroke are more likely to have complications such as urinary tract infection and pneumonia and have higher mortality.
“In the acute/subacute phase, hospitalized patients with both diabetes and stroke are more likely to suffer from complications such as urinary tract infection and pneumonia and have higher mortality rates.4”
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PremisecitationIn REWIND, fatal/nonfatal stroke was significantly reduced by 24% and ischemic stroke by 25%, but the decrease in fatal stroke or hemorrhagic stroke did not achieve statistical significance.
“Although fatal/nonfatal stroke was significantly reduced by 24% and ischemic stroke by 25%, the decrease in fatal stroke or hemorrhagic stroke did not achieve statistical significance.37”
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PremisecitationIntensive glycemic control reduces nonfatal MI and the composite of cardiovascular death, nonfatal MI, and nonfatal stroke, but does not reduce stroke alone.
“The risk of nonfatal myocardial infarction (MI) and the composite of cardiovascular death, nonfatal MI, and nonfatal stroke were reduced, whereas the risk of stroke on its own was not.9,21”
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PremisecitationHypertension and dyslipidemia are often comorbid in diabetes and further increase stroke risk.
“Risk factors for atherosclerotic disease such as hypertension and dyslipidemia are often comorbid in diabetes 1 and further increase the risk of stroke.”
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InterpretationcitationWhile achieving lower glycemic levels alone does not appear to reduce stroke risk, a multifactorial approach can reduce many complications of T2DM, including stroke, with long-lasting effects.
“Thus, while achieving lower glycemic levels on its own does not appear to reduce stroke risk, when used as part of a multifactorial approach, many complications of T2DM, including stroke, can be reduced with long-lasting effects.”
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PremisecitationSGLT2 inhibitors reduce cardiorenal outcomes including MACE, hospitalization for heart failure, and kidney endpoints across a spectrum of people with T2DM, but do not reduce stroke.
“SGLT2is (sodium-glucose-transporter-2 inhibitors) reduce cardiorenal outcomes including the composite of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), hospitalization for heart failure and kidney end points across a spectrum of people with T2DM, but not stroke.23,24”
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Premisenone givenGLP-1RA therapy directly improves endothelial function, promotes angiogenesis, cerebral blood flow, and neurogenesis, and decreases neuronal damage, amyloid plaque build-up, and infarct volume within the cerebral circulation.
“GLP-1RA therapy also directly improves endothelial function, promotes angiogenesis, cerebral blood flow, and neurogenesis alongside decreasing neuronal damage as well as amyloid plaque build-up and infarct volume within the cerebral circulation.”
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PremisecitationThe retinopathy increase with semaglutide was not replicated in other semaglutide trials, other GLP-1RA trials, or meta-analyses of GLP-1RA trials.
“This was not replicated in other semaglutide trials, other GLP-1RA trials nor meta-analyses of GLP-1RA trials.62”
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PremisecitationThe Diabetes, Cardiorenal, and Metabolic task force endorses the use of a long-acting GLP-1RA for primary and secondary prevention of stroke/TIA in diabetes.
“the Diabetes, Cardiorenal, and Metabolic task force endorses the use of a long-acting GLP-1RAs for primary and secondary prevention of stroke/TIA in diabetes 55”
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PremisecitationEarlier meta-analyses of 4 to 7 CVOTs reported similar declines in fatal/nonfatal stroke, decreases in nonfatal stroke across 7 CVOTs, but no reduction in fatal stroke when meta-analyzing 5 or 6 studies.
“Earlier studies reported similar declines in fatal/nonfatal stroke in meta-analyses of 4 to 7 CVOTs, decreases in nonfatal stroke across 7 CVOTs, but no reduction in fatal stroke when meta-analyzing 5 or 6 studies.9,23,[48][49][50][51]”
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PremisecitationDulaglutide can be prescribed in severe renal impairment with cautions; subcutaneous semaglutide is not recommended in end-stage kidney disease.
“Dulaglutide can be prescribed in severe renal impairment with cautions; sc semaglutide is not recommended in end-stage kidney disease.38,39,46,67”
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PremisecitationGLP-1RAs lower stroke indirectly by reducing blood pressure, promoting weight loss, and enhancing HbA1c control.
“GLP-1RAs further lower stroke by indirectly reducing blood pressure, promoting weight loss, and enhancing HbA1c control.”
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PremisecitationIn another meta-analysis of 8 CVOTs, nonfatal stroke was reduced by 16% (HR 0.84 [95% CI, 0.76-0.94]), but fatal/nonfatal stroke and fatal stroke were not reported.
“In another meta-analysis of 8 CVOTs, nonfatal stroke was reduced by 16% (HR, 0.84 [95% CI, 0.76-0.94]),but the outcomes of fatal/nonfatal stroke and fatal stroke were not reported.47”
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PremisecitationThe 2020 Canadian Stroke Best Practices update, 2021 Spanish Society of Neurology consensus statement, 2021 AHA/ASA guideline, and Diabetes, Cardiorenal, and Metabolic Diseases Multispecialty Task Force all endorse GLP-1RAs for reducing stroke risk in individuals with T2DM.
“In the same vein, the 2020 Canadian Stroke Best Practices update for secondary prevention of stroke, 8 2021 Spanish Society of Neurology consensus statement, 9 2021 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Guideline for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients with Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack, 7 and the Diabetes, Cardiorenal, and Metabolic Diseases Multispecialty Task Force 55”
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PremisecitationA meta-analysis of 8 completed CVOTs with GLP-1RAs revealed statistically significant reductions in fatal/nonfatal stroke versus placebo (HR 0.83 [95% CI, 0.76-0.92]) as well as decreases in MACE, cardiovascular death, fatal/nonfatal MI, and hospitalization for heart failure.
“A meta-analysis of the 8 completed CVOTs with GLP-1RAs revealed statistically significant reductions in the combined outcome of fatal/nonfatal stroke versus placebo (HR, 0.83 [95% CI, 0.76-0.92])as well as decreases in MACE, cardiovascular death, fatal/nonfatal MI, and hospitalization for heart failure.13”
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PremisecitationDiabetes Canada recommends the use of GLP-1RAs to provide cardiovascular protection in those with CVD or risk factors.
“Diabetes Canada recommends the use of GLP-1RAs to provide cardiovascular protection in those with CVD or risk factors.54”
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PremisecitationIn SUSTAIN-6, retinopathy was increased with subcutaneous semaglutide (HR 1.76 [95% CI, 1.11-2.78]; P=0.02), but mainly among those with preexisting retinopathy, rapid HbA1c lowering, and very high baseline HbA1c levels.
“In SUSTAIN-6, retinopathy was increased with sc semaglutide (HR, 1.76 [95% CI, 1.11-2.78];P=0.02), but mainly among those who had preexisting retinopathy, rapid HbA1c lowering and very high baseline HbA1c levels.”
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InterpretationreasoningThe lack of heterogeneity for stroke reduction in REWIND and SUSTAIN-6 for the subgroups with prior stroke/TIA and prior MI/stroke respectively is sufficient evidence to recommend dulaglutide or semaglutide for stroke reduction in those with prior stroke.
“we deem the lack of heterogeneity for stroke reduction in REWIND and SUSTAIN-6 for the subgroups with prior stroke/TIA and prior MI/ stroke respectively as sufficient evidence to recommend dulaglutide or semaglutide for stroke reduction in those with prior stroke.”
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PremisecitationThe Canadian Stroke Best Practices recommends GLP-1RAs for patients with stroke and T2DM who have not met glycemic targets with standard antihyperglycemic agents.
“Specifically, the Canadian Stroke Best Practices recommends GLP-1RAs for patients with stroke and T2DM who have not met their glycemic targets with standard antihyperglycemic agents 8”
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Premisenone givenAt the molecular and cellular levels, GLP-1RAs diminish oxidative stress, reduce apoptosis, and limit the formation and accumulation of advanced glycation end-products, which help attenuate the proinflammatory components of cerebral atherosclerosis.
“At the molecular and cellular levels, GLP-1RAs diminish oxidative stress, reduce apoptosis, and limit the formation and accumulation of advanced glycation end-products, all of which help attenuate the proinflammatory components of cerebral atherosclerosis.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimMay combine two claims.
PremisecitationIn SUSTAIN-6, there was no significant decrease in fatal/nonfatal stroke or fatal stroke alone, and only 5 participants experienced a fatal stroke.
“There was no significant decrease in the outcomes of fatal/nonfatal stroke or fatal stroke alone, and only 5 study participants experienced a fatal stroke.29,40,41”
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GLP-1 receptor agonists can be safely started at any point during the patient journey.
“underscore that GLP-1RAs can be safely started at any point during the patient journey.”
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Several randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that GLP-1RAs reduce ischemic stroke in patients with diabetes.
“Several randomized controlled trials have demonstrated the benefits of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) on ischemic stroke in patients with diabetes.”
From Protection against stroke with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists: a comprehensive review of potential mechanisms (2022) · cites this paper as [1]
No reduction in ischemic stroke risk was reported for short-acting lixisenatide in CVOTs.
“Regarding their protective effect against stroke, GLP-1RAs showed some heterogeneity in CVOTs, with the highest reduction in the risk of ischemic stroke reported for the long-acting GLP1-RA semaglutide at 28% [16] and no reduction for the short-acting lixisenatide [1].”
From Protection against stroke with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists: a comprehensive review of potential mechanisms (2022) · cites this paper as [1]
Most large-scale CVOTs created robust clinical evidence for cardiovascular benefits of GLP-1RAs in patients with T2DM and high cardiovascular risk or established ASCVD.
“Most notably, a series of large-scale cardiovascular outcome trials (CVOTs) created robust clinical evidence for the cardiovascular benefits of GLP-1RAs in patients with T2DM and high cardiovascular risk or established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) [1, 2].”
From Protection against stroke with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists: a comprehensive review of potential mechanisms (2022) · cites this paper as [1]
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Each contradiction between two passages listed here was confirmed by an independent check.
Real-world cohort cites a diabetes guideline
MinorThe claim about a cohort of 557,109 people cites reference 53, which the reference list identifies as a Diabetes Canada guideline. The listed routine-care comparison is reference 52.
“data from a real-world cohort of 557 109 individuals suggested that SGLT2is and GLP-1RAs provide comparable protection against atherosclerotic CVD in people with T2DM.53”
“53. Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines Expert Committee, Lipscombe L, Butalia S, Dasgupta K, Eurich DT, MacCallum L, Shah BR, Simpson S, Senior PA. Pharmacologic glycemic management of type 2 diabetes in adults: 2020 update.”
Network meta-analysis cites a routine-care study
MinorThe text attributes a result from a network meta-analysis of 176 trials to reference 52, but reference 52 is listed as a study of patients in routine care, not a network meta-analysis of trials.
“An indirect comparison via network meta-analysis of 176 trials showed that GLP-1RAs compared with SGLT2is reduced nonfatal stroke by 17%, 52”
“52. Patorno E, Htoo PT, Glynn RJ, Schneeweiss S, Wexler DJ, Pawar A, Bessette LG, Chin K, Everett BM, Kim SC. Sodium-Glucose Cotrans- porter-2 inhibitors versus Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 receptor agonists and the risk for cardiovascular outcomes in routine care patients with diabetes across categories of cardiovascular disease.”
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Vergès, B., Aboyans, V., Angoulvant, D., Boutouyrie, P., Cariou, B., Hyafil, F., Mohammedi, K., & Amarenco, P. (2022) · Cardiovascular Diabetology · doi:10.1186/s12933-022-01686-3 · Cited by 72 · see citing works
- Authors
- Goldenberg, R. M., Cheng, A. Y. Y., Fitzpatrick, T., Gilbert, J. D., Verma, S., & Hopyan, J. J.
- Affiliations
- LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology (Canada) (CA)
- St. Michael's Hospital (CA)
- Mackenzie Health, Canada (T.F.).
- Sunnybrook Health Science Centre (CA)
- ORCID
- Venue
- Stroke
- Published
- 2022-05
- Volume
- 53
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 1813-1822
- ISSN
- 0039-2499 (ISSN-L)
- 1524-4628
- OpenAlex
- W4220671970
- Cited by
- 82
- References
- 55
- Citations by year
- 2026: 23 · 2025: 13 · 2024: 31 · 2023: 11 · 2022: 4
- FWCI
- 2.10
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Stroke (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- University of Toronto
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Keywords
- GLP-1 receptor agonists, type 2 diabetes, stroke prevention, cardiovascular outcome trials, antihyperglycemic therapy, neurologist role, decision-making algorithm, frequently asked questions
- MeSH terms
- Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor, Neurologists, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Humans, Stroke, Glucagon-Like Peptide 1
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