Association between Metformin Use and Coronary Artery Calcification in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Association between Metformin Use and Coronary Artery Calcification in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Objectives. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with coronary artery calcification (CAC) which is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular events. Metformin is the first-line antidiabetic medication. We aimed to investigate the association between metformin use and CAC. Methods. We in...

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Main Authors: Yi Lu, Yidong Wang, Ting Weng, Zexin Chen, Xiujuan Sun, Jia Wei, Zhejun Cai, Meixiang Xiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Diabetes Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/9484717

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