Pioglitazone Exhibits a Beneficial Effect on CIMT in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Summary

Patients with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk for cardiovascular events, and thiazolidinediones, approved for the management of type 2 diabetes, have demonstrated an atheroprotective effect in animal models of atheroscleroisis. The CHICAGO study sought to further elucidate the potential protective effect of the thiazolidinedione pioglitazone in patients with type 2 diabetes.

  • cardiology clinical trials
  • lipid disorders
  • diabetes mellitus
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