Losartan for Preventing Aortic Root Dilatation in Patients with Marfan Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials

Losartan for Preventing Aortic Root Dilatation in Patients with Marfan Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials

Abstract Introduction The role of losartan in preventing aortic root dilatation in Marfan syndrome has been evaluated in many clinical trials; however, the results are conflicting. Methods We performed a computerized search of MEDLINE, EMBASE and COCHRANE databases through February 2019 for randomiz...

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Main Authors: Ayman Elbadawi, Mohamed A. Omer, Islam Y. Elgendy, Ahmed Abuzaid, Ahmed H. Mohamed, Devesh Rai, Marwan Saad, Amgad Mentias, Ahmed Rezq, Diaa Kamal, Wissam Khalife, Barry London, Mohamed Morsy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2019-10-01
Series:Cardiology and Therapy
Subjects:
Angiotensin receptor blocker
Aortic dilatation
Beta-blocker
Losartan
Marfan syndrome
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40119-019-00149-3

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