[ANMCO practical guide for sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor use in patients with heart failure]

Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2-i), initially developed as glucose-lowering agents for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, based on significant clinical benefits shown in patients with heart failure, have recently been included among the first-line drugs for the treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. International guidelines recommend SGLT2-i use in association with neuro-hormonal modulators (renin-angiotensin blockers, beta-blockers, and aldosterone antagonists). Although SGLT2-i are well tolerated, for an appropriate use and to maximize clinical benefits, it is important to know potential side effects and conditions that may lead to an increased risk of adverse events. The aim of this ANMCO document is to briefly report clinical evidence that support SGLT2-i use in patients with heart failure and provide practical indications for clinical implementation.