Colchicine for prevention and treatment of cardiac diseases: a meta ‐analysis
ConclusionColchicine appears to be efficacious and well tolerated for recurrent pericarditis/post‐pericardiotomy syndrome and recurrence of post procedural atrial fibrillation. However, its efficacy may be limited by its gastrointestinal adverse events and treatment discontinuation rates particularly in post‐operative patients.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Cardiovascular Therapeutics - Category: Cardiology Authors: Nikos Papageorgiou, Alexandros Briasoulis, George Lazaros, Massimo Imazio, Dimitris Tousoulis Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
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