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[ANMCO Statement: semaglutide in cardio-nephro-metabolic disorders].

G Ital Cardiol (Rome) · 2024

Last updated 2026-05-28

Semaglutide, a GLP-1 drug originally used to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, has also been shown in clinical trials to reduce major heart-related events in overweight or obese patients with high heart risk. It may improve heart function in people with a specific type of heart failure and slow kidney damage in those with diabetes, including reducing albuminuria progression.

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JournalG Ital Cardiol (Rome), 2024
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Molecules semaglutide
Conditions studied Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity, Cardiovascular Risk Reduction, Chronic Kidney Disease

Abstract

Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, has emerged as a pivotal therapeutic agent in the management of the cardio-renal-metabolic continuum. Initially developed for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus, its benefits extend far beyond glucose regulation. Clinical trials have demonstrated semaglutide's potential to reduce major adverse cardiovascular events, particularly in overweight/obese patients with high cardiovascular risk, as well as improving functional capacity in patients suffering from heart failure with preserved left ventricular function. Additionally, it has shown promise in improving renal outcomes, such as slowing the progression of albuminuria and reducing the risk of chronic kidney disease in diabetic populations. These effects are likely due to its multifaceted mechanisms, including anti-inflammatory properties, weight reduction, blood pressure lowering, and direct renal protection. This review synthesizes current evidence on semaglutide's role in the interrelated domains of cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic health.

Verbatim abstract via PubMed 39588627 ↗

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