Influence of NT-proBNP on efficacy of dapagliflozin in heart failure with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction

Myhre, P. L. et al. (2022) Influence of NT-proBNP on efficacy of dapagliflozin in heart failure with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction. JACC: Heart Failure, 10(12), pp. 902-913. (doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2022.08.007) (PMID:36114137)

Abstract

Background: N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is used for diagnostic and prognostic evaluation in heart failure (HF). Previous clinical trials in heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF) or heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) have shown potential heterogeneity in the treatment response by baseline NT-proBNP levels. Objectives: To assess the treatment effect of dapagliflozin across baseline levels of NT-proBNP among patients with HFmrEF or HFpEF. Methods: This was a post hoc analysis from DELIVER (Dapagliflozin Evaluation to Improve the LIVEs of Patients With PReserved Ejection Fraction Heart Failure), a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of dapagliflozin in patients with HFmrEF or HFpEF. Elevated NT-proBNP was part of the inclusion criteria (≥300 ng/L for non–atrial fibrillation or flutter [AFF]; ≥600 ng/L for AFF). Baseline NT-proBNP was categorized in quartiles and additionally analyzed continuously. The primary composite outcome was cardiovascular death or worsening HF events. Results: Among the 6,262 included patients (mean 71.7 years and 3,516 [56%] men), the median (Q1-Q3) baseline concentration of NT-proBNP was 716 (469-1,280) ng/L and 1,399 (962-2,212) ng/L for non-AFF and AFF, respectively. Higher NT-proBNP levels were linearly associated with a greater risk of the primary outcome (adjusted HR for log2NTpro-BNP was 1.53 [1.46, 1.62] and Q4 vs Q1: 3.46 [95%CI 2.48-4.22]; P < 0.001), with consistent results regardless of AFF status. The clinical benefit of dapagliflozin was present irrespective of baseline NT-proBNP concentration (P for interaction = 0.40 by quartiles and = 0.19 continuously for the primary outcome) and the absolute risk reduction was, therefore, greater with higher NT-proBNP concentrations. The effect on health status and safety of dapagliflozin was similarly consistent across NT-proBNP quartiles. Conclusions: Dapagliflozin is safe and improves outcomes irrespective of baseline NT-proBNP concentrations in HFmrEF or HFpEF, with the greatest absolute benefit likely seen in patients with higher NT-proBNP concentrations. (Dapagliflozin Evaluation to Improve the LIVEs of Patients With PReserved Ejection Fraction Heart Failure [DELIVER]; NCT03619213)

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: Funding: The DELIVER trial was funded by AstraZeneca.
• Keywords: HFmrEF, dapagliflozin, SGLT2 inhibitors, NT-proBNP, clinical trial, HFpEF.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Jhund, Professor Pardeep and McMurray, Professor John
• Authors: Myhre, P. L., Vaduganathan, M., Claggett, B. L., Miao, Z. M., Jhund, P. S., de Boer, R. A., Hernandez, A. F., Inzucchi, S. E., Kosiborod, M. N., Lam, C. S.P., Martinez, F., Shah, S. J., Desai, A. S., Lindholm, D., Petersson, M., Langkilde, A. M., McMurray, J. J.V., and Solomon, S. D.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
• Journal Name: JACC: Heart Failure
• Publisher: Elsevier
• ISSN: 2213-1779
• ISSN (Online): 2213-1787
• Published Online: 27 August 2022
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2022 Published by Elsevier on behalf of the American College of Cardiology Foundation
• First Published: First published in JACC: Heart Failure 10(12): 902-913
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy