Muthiah “Muthu” Vaduganathan Discusses the Role of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Heart Failure Treatment
Editors of Managed Healthcare Executive spoke with Muthiah “Muthu” Vaduganathan MD, MPH, consultant cardiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a member of faculty at Harvard Medical School, about the evolving treatment landscape for heart failure, emphasizing the use of SGLT2 inhibitors alongside other foundational therapies.
Muthiah “Muthu” Vaduganathan MD, MPH, consultant cardiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a member of faculty at Harvard Medical School, discusses the evolving treatment landscape for heart failure, emphasizing the use of SGLT2 inhibitors alongside other foundational therapies.
SGLT2 inhibitors simplify treatment due to their fixed dose, minimal side effects, and ease of combination with existing medications.
In addition, many doctors are familiar with these drugs as they are commonly used for diabetes and kidney problems.
“The SGLT2 inhibitors have actually been a remarkable success and a remarkable addition to the armamentarium of available therapies and Heart failure,” Muthu said.
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