Protective effects of liraglutide on cardiovascular system
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1000-6699.2013.10.024
- VernacularTitle:利拉鲁肽对心血管系统的保护作用
- Author:
Yan GAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Liraglutide;
Cardiovascular system;
Protection
- From:
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
2013;29(10):917-920
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Summary] Recently liraglutide,which is based on incretin,has attracted considerable attention gradually.Except for decreasing blood glucose favorably,liraglutide has the protective effects on cardiovascular system in patients with diabetes mellitus.It protects vascular endothelial cells and myocardial cells,defends atherosclerosis and improves cardiac function through various mechanisms.In addition,liraglutide also reduces blood pressure,regulates blood lipid,controls body weight,and reduces chronic inflammation.To sum up,liraglutide protects the cardiovascular system directly and reduces cardiovascular risk factors.It may improve the prognosis and the life quality of the patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
