Metformin treatment is associated with a low risk of mortality in diabetic patients with heart failure: a retrospective nationwide cohort study
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The safety of metformin in heart failure has been questioned because of a perceived risk of life-threatening lactic acidosis, though recent studies have not supported this concern. We investigated the risk of all-cause mortality associated with individual glucose-lowering treatment regimens used in current clinical practice in Denmark.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Metformin treatment is associated with a low risk of mortality in diabetic patients with heart failure: a retrospective nationwide cohort study |
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Originalsprog | Engelsk |
Tidsskrift | Diabetologia |
Vol/bind | 53 |
Udgave nummer | 12 |
Sider (fra-til) | 2546-2553 |
Antal sider | 8 |
ISSN | 0012-186X |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2010 |
ID: 34205257