Sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors and cardiovascular event protections: how applicable are clinical trials and observational studies to real-world patients?
Shih-Chieh ShaoYi-Han LinKai-Cheng ChangYuk-Ying ChanMing-Jui HungYea-Huei Kao YangEdward Chia-Cheng LaiPublished in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2020)
The findings provide clear evidence that results from current studies may be less applicable to real-world patients. Further studies are required to support the concept of real-world cardiovascular event protection through SGLT2i.