Expert Commentary and Future Directions
Dr. Hanno Tan, the project leader for ESCAPE-NET, emphasized that while the findings are suggestive, they need to be replicated in further studies with larger participant groups and diverse demographics before any definitive conclusions can be drawn or changes in clinical practice can be made. If confirmed, these findings could influence how cardiologists and physicians choose between these medications for their patients.
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