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Study · Observational study · n = 60 · 2026

11 results

Use of semaglutide after acute coronary syndrome: an exploratory retrospective study.

Biasin M, Stratinaki M, Cordioli N, Armani I, De Giovanni S, Aletras G, Betta D, Callegarin L, Gambaro A, Morani G

Journal of cardiovascular medicine (Hagerstown, Md.)19 Jan 2026

Summary

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Results from this study11

11 results from studies that gave the peptide. 11 results from people.

  1. 01HumanObservational studyOther

    In adults with type 2 diabetes after acute coronary syndrome, 81% remained on semaglutide at the first follow-up.

    In plain wordsAfter a heart event, 81% of adults with type 2 diabetes were still taking semaglutide at the first follow-up.

    Outcome
    Not applicableTreatment persistence at first follow-up
    Study

    n = 60

    Outcome group
    Treatment adherence and retention · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    lowest dose · injectable (83.3%) or oral (16.7%) · 108 ± 39 daysAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Persistence
    81%
    first follow-up

    Source sentences

    Summary
    At the first follow-up (108 ± 39 days), 81% remained on therapy
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    We conducted a retrospective, multicenter observational study of adults with T2DM hospitalized for ACS between January 2022 and December 2024 and discharged with a prescription for semaglutide.
    Summary · context
    A total of 60 patients (mean age 61.1 ± 10.8 years, 73% male) were included.
  2. 02HumanObservational studySafety outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes after acute coronary syndrome, 15% discontinued semaglutide for gastrointestinal intolerance by the first follow-up.

    In plain wordsAfter a heart event, 15% of adults with type 2 diabetes stopped semaglutide because of stomach and bowel problems.

    Outcome
    Not applicableDiscontinuation for gastrointestinal intolerance
    Study

    n = 60

    Outcome group
    Gastrointestinal adverse events · Gastrointestinal
    Studied dose
    lowest dose · injectable (83.3%) or oral (16.7%) · 108 ± 39 daysAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Discontinuation for GI intolerance
    15%
    first follow-up

    Source sentences

    Summary
    discontinuations occurred mainly for gastrointestinal intolerance (15%).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    We conducted a retrospective, multicenter observational study of adults with T2DM hospitalized for ACS between January 2022 and December 2024 and discharged with a prescription for semaglutide.
    Summary · context
    A total of 60 patients (mean age 61.1 ± 10.8 years, 73% male) were included.
  3. 03HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes after acute coronary syndrome, body weight decreased by 4.7 ± 1.6 kg on semaglutide at the first follow-up.

    In plain wordsAfter a heart event, adults with type 2 diabetes lost 4.7 kg on average on semaglutide at the first follow-up.

    Outcome
    DecreaseBody weight change at first follow-up
    Study

    n = 60

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    lowest dose · injectable (83.3%) or oral (16.7%) · 108 ± 39 daysAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Body weight decrease
    4.7 kg
    first follow-up

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Body weight decreased by 4.7 ± 1.6 kg
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    We conducted a retrospective, multicenter observational study of adults with T2DM hospitalized for ACS between January 2022 and December 2024 and discharged with a prescription for semaglutide.
    Summary · context
    A total of 60 patients (mean age 61.1 ± 10.8 years, 73% male) were included.
  4. 04HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes after acute coronary syndrome, BMI decreased by 1.7 ± 0.6 kg/m2 on semaglutide at the first follow-up.

    In plain wordsAfter a heart event, adults with type 2 diabetes had a lower body mass index on semaglutide at the first follow-up.

    Outcome
    DecreaseBMI change at first follow-up
    Study

    n = 60

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    lowest dose · injectable (83.3%) or oral (16.7%) · 108 ± 39 daysAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    BMI decrease
    1.7 kg/m2
    first follow-up

    Source sentences

    Summary
    BMI decreased by 1.7 ± 0.6 kg/m2
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    We conducted a retrospective, multicenter observational study of adults with T2DM hospitalized for ACS between January 2022 and December 2024 and discharged with a prescription for semaglutide.
    Summary · context
    A total of 60 patients (mean age 61.1 ± 10.8 years, 73% male) were included.
  5. 05HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes after acute coronary syndrome, HbA1c improved from 64.3 ± 18.2 to 49.6 ± 10.4 mmol/mol on semaglutide at the first follow-up.

    In plain wordsAfter a heart event, blood sugar control (HbA1c) improved in adults with type 2 diabetes on semaglutide at the first follow-up.

    Outcome
    DecreaseHbA1c at first follow-up
    Study

    n = 60

    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    lowest dose · injectable (83.3%) or oral (16.7%) · 108 ± 39 daysAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    HbA1c baseline
    64.3 mmol/mol
    baseline
    HbA1c
    49.6 mmol/mol
    first follow-up

    Source sentences

    Summary
    HbA1c improved from 64.3 ± 18.2 to 49.6 ± 10.4 mmol/mol.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    We conducted a retrospective, multicenter observational study of adults with T2DM hospitalized for ACS between January 2022 and December 2024 and discharged with a prescription for semaglutide.
    Summary · context
    A total of 60 patients (mean age 61.1 ± 10.8 years, 73% male) were included.
  6. 06HumanObservational studySafety outcome

    No cardiovascular events were reported in adults with type 2 diabetes starting semaglutide after acute coronary syndrome.

    In plain wordsAfter a heart event, no new heart or blood vessel events were reported in adults who started semaglutide.

    Outcome
    No significant changeCardiovascular events
    Study

    n = 60

    Outcome group
    Cardiovascular events · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    lowest dose · injectable (83.3%) or oral (16.7%)As given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    No cardiovascular events, renal decline, or pancreatic events were reported.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    We conducted a retrospective, multicenter observational study of adults with T2DM hospitalized for ACS between January 2022 and December 2024 and discharged with a prescription for semaglutide.
    Summary · context
    A total of 60 patients (mean age 61.1 ± 10.8 years, 73% male) were included.
  7. 07HumanObservational studySafety outcome

    No renal decline was reported in adults with type 2 diabetes starting semaglutide after acute coronary syndrome.

    In plain wordsAfter a heart event, no kidney function decline was reported in adults who started semaglutide.

    Outcome
    No significant changeRenal decline
    Study

    n = 60

    Outcome group
    Kidney function · Kidney and urinary
    Studied dose
    lowest dose · injectable (83.3%) or oral (16.7%)As given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    No cardiovascular events, renal decline, or pancreatic events were reported.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    We conducted a retrospective, multicenter observational study of adults with T2DM hospitalized for ACS between January 2022 and December 2024 and discharged with a prescription for semaglutide.
    Summary · context
    A total of 60 patients (mean age 61.1 ± 10.8 years, 73% male) were included.
  8. 08HumanObservational studySafety outcome

    No pancreatic events were reported in adults with type 2 diabetes starting semaglutide after acute coronary syndrome.

    In plain wordsAfter a heart event, no pancreas problems were reported in adults who started semaglutide.

    Outcome
    No significant changePancreatic events
    Study

    n = 60

    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Gastrointestinal
    Studied dose
    lowest dose · injectable (83.3%) or oral (16.7%)As given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    No cardiovascular events, renal decline, or pancreatic events were reported.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    We conducted a retrospective, multicenter observational study of adults with T2DM hospitalized for ACS between January 2022 and December 2024 and discharged with a prescription for semaglutide.
    Summary · context
    A total of 60 patients (mean age 61.1 ± 10.8 years, 73% male) were included.
  9. 09HumanObservational studyOther

    At the second follow-up, 97.4% of the 39 patients were still on semaglutide.

    In plain wordsAfter a heart event, 97.4% of the adults followed longer were still taking semaglutide at the second follow-up.

    Outcome
    Not applicableTreatment persistence at second follow-up
    Study

    n = 39

    Outcome group
    Treatment adherence and retention · Cardiovascular
    Studied dose
    lowest dose · injectable (83.3%) or oral (16.7%) · 278 ± 60 daysAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Persistence
    97.4%
    second follow-up

    Source sentences

    Summary
    At the second follow-up (278 ± 60 days, n = 39), 97.4% were still on semaglutide.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    We conducted a retrospective, multicenter observational study of adults with T2DM hospitalized for ACS between January 2022 and December 2024 and discharged with a prescription for semaglutide.
    Summary · context
    A total of 60 patients (mean age 61.1 ± 10.8 years, 73% male) were included.
  10. 10HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    At the second follow-up, additional weight loss of -2.6 ± 3.8 kg was observed on semaglutide.

    In plain wordsAfter a heart event, adults with type 2 diabetes lost further weight on semaglutide at the second follow-up.

    Outcome
    DecreaseAdditional body weight change at second follow-up
    Study

    n = 39

    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    lowest dose · injectable (83.3%) or oral (16.7%) · 278 ± 60 daysAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Additional weight change
    −2.6 kg
    second follow-up

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Additional weight loss (-2.6 ± 3.8 kg
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    We conducted a retrospective, multicenter observational study of adults with T2DM hospitalized for ACS between January 2022 and December 2024 and discharged with a prescription for semaglutide.
    Summary · context
    A total of 60 patients (mean age 61.1 ± 10.8 years, 73% male) were included.
  11. 11HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    At the second follow-up, a further HbA1c reduction to 40.5 ± 18.6 mmol/mol was observed on semaglutide.

    In plain wordsAfter a heart event, blood sugar control (HbA1c) improved further on semaglutide at the second follow-up.

    Outcome
    DecreaseHbA1c at second follow-up
    Study

    n = 39

    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    lowest dose · injectable (83.3%) or oral (16.7%) · 278 ± 60 daysAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    HbA1c
    40.5 mmol/mol
    second follow-up

    Source sentences

    Summary
    further HbA1c reduction (40.5 ± 18.6 mmol/mol
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    We conducted a retrospective, multicenter observational study of adults with T2DM hospitalized for ACS between January 2022 and December 2024 and discharged with a prescription for semaglutide.
    Summary · context
    A total of 60 patients (mean age 61.1 ± 10.8 years, 73% male) were included.

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  1. Version 2Current

    11 Oct 2026, 00:04 UTC

    Study results updated

  2. Version 1

    9 Oct 2026, 03:06 UTC

    First added · source update from Europe PMC

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