Pioglitazone and the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. A meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials

Abstract Background and aims Pioglitazone targets multiple pathogenic pathways involved in the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to assess the effects of pioglitazone treatment on the secondary prevention of CVD. Methods Randomized-c...

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Main Authors: Marit de Jong, H. Bart van der Worp, Yolanda van der Graaf, Frank L. J. Visseren, Jan Westerink
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12933-017-0617-4