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Metformin may have a role in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Practitioners may consider metformin for cardiovascular disease prevention in diabetic patients.
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Metformin may have a role in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
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Cardiovascular Effects of Hypoglycemic Agents in Diabetes Mellitus
Anna Pietraszek · Current Drug Safety · 2020
DOI 10.2174/1574886315666200902154736
Meta-analysisCited 2×
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