The Effect of Metformin on Diastolic Function in Patients Presenting with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.

Diastolic dysfunction is an important predictor of poor outcome after myocardial infarction. Metformin treatment improved diastolic function in animal models and patients with diabetes. Whether metformin improves diastolic function in patients presenting with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarcti...

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Main Authors: Lawien Al Ali, Minke T Hartman, Chris P H Lexis, Yoran M Hummel, Erik Lipsic, Joost P van Melle, Dirk J van Veldhuisen, Adriaan A Voors, Iwan C C van der Horst, Pim van der Harst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5158040?pdf=render