Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions
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Cardiovasc Revasc Med · Feb 2021
Meta AnalysisSafety and Efficacy of Colchicine in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Given current evidence, the use of colchicine for the prevention of adverse cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) remains controversial. ⋯ In patients with CAD presenting with an acute coronary syndrome or stable angina, colchicine might offer no significant reduction in MACE and could potentially be harmful due to a significantly higher risk of GI-related adverse events.