Persistence on Novel Cardioprotective Antihyperglycemic Therapies in the United States
Nargesi A, Clark C, Aminorroaya A, Chen L, Liu M, Reddy A, Amodeo S, Oikonomou E, Suchard M, McGuire D, Lin Z, Inzucchi S, Khera R. Persistence on Novel Cardioprotective Antihyperglycemic Therapies in the United States. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2023, 196: 89-98. PMID: 37012183, PMCID: PMC11007258, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.03.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSGLT-2iGLP-1RAsGlucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonistsUnited States administrative claims databasesSodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitorsCommercial insurancePeptide-1 receptor agonistsType 2 diabetes mellitusSodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitorsConsistent medication useHealth outcome benefitsCotransporter 2 inhibitorsElevated cardiovascular riskInitiation of therapyAdministrative claims databaseProportion of daysCotransporter-2 inhibitorsRate of prescriptionAntihyperglycemic therapyCardiovascular riskDiabetes mellitusMedication useCardioprotective effectsPrescription practicesClaims database