The increased mortality observed in the intensive glycemic control arm in the ACCORD trial is not likely to be explained by QT prolongation leading to lethal ventricular arrhythmias (Diabetes)
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Effects of reducing blood pressure on cardiovascular outcomes and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes
Focus on SGLT2 inhibitors and EMPA-REG OUTCOME. Although BP reduction associated to empagliflozin therapy may partly contribute to the benefits reported in EMPA-REG OUTCOME, other mechanisms most probably play a greater role in the overall CV protection and reduction in mortality observed in this trial (Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice)