Finasteride and dutasteride not linked to increased heart disease risk over five years
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Updated · Medscape · Apr 28
Finasteride and dutasteride not linked to increased heart disease risk over five years
9 articles · Updated · Medscape · Apr 28
A US study of 24,424 androgenetic alopecia patients found no higher cardiovascular risk with 5ARI use, including finasteride and dutasteride, compared to matched controls.
At five years, treated patients had a significantly reduced risk of atrial fibrillation, while other cardiovascular outcomes showed no significant increase or decrease.
Researchers from NYU School of Medicine say the findings support the cardiovascular safety of long-term 5ARI use, though limitations include retrospective design and potential confounding factors.
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