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Sodium-glucose transporter 2 inhibitors have a role in both primary and secondary prevention of heart failure.
Sodium-glucose transporter 2 inhibitors may be beneficial for preventing heart failure in diabetic patients.
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Sodium-glucose transporter 2 inhibitors have a role to play in both primary and secondary prevention of heart failure.
Why this rating
Supported by recent cardiovascular outcome trials.
Source
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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