METHODS TO PREVENT OR REDUCE THE RISK OF MORTALITY

摘要

The invention relates to methods for preventing or reducing the risk of mortality as a result of any of the causes, including but not limited to cardiovascular diseases in mammals, in particular in humans, comprising the administration of a dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor (DPP-IV) to said mammal or human. The invention further relates to methods for preventing or reducing the risk of non-fatal myocardial infarction and / or non-fatal stroke in mammals, in particular humans, comprising administering a DPP-IV inhibitor to said mammal or human.