Effect of Empagliflozin and Pioglitazone on left ventricular function in patients with type two diabetes and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease without established cardiovascular disease: a randomized single-blind clinical trial
Abstract Background Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a complex metabolic disorder that increases the risk for cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Global longitudinal strain (GLS) is an indicator of left ventricular (LV) mechanics and can detect subclin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-09-01
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Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-023-02948-4 |