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Review
. 2009 Jul;6(3):146-52.
doi: 10.1177/1479164109338772.

Review article: Thiazolidinediones and heart failure

Parminder S Chaggar  1 , Steven M Shaw, Simon G Williams
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Review article: Thiazolidinediones and heart failure

Parminder S Chaggar et al. Diab Vasc Dis Res. 2009 Jul.
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Abstract

DM is an independent risk factor for the development of HF and its presence confers an adverse prognosis for those already diagnosed with HF.TZDs are potent insulin-sensitisers associated with a number of beneficial cardiovascular effects. However,TZDs increase renal sodium and water reabsorption, leading to fluid retention and overt signs of HF in patients with diabetes. Rosiglitazone has also been associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction and cardiovascular mortality. However, pioglitazone may have macrovascular benefits. The majority of data on the cardiovascular safety of TZDs are based on non-cardovascular outcome trials and meta-analyses. Concerns regarding the risk of HF and cardiovascular safety of TZDs have led to restrictions on their use in patients with HF. This review addresses the latest evidence for HF with each of the TZD drugs currently available and reflects on the current guidelines regarding their prescription in at-risk patients.

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