METHODS FOR PREVENTING OR REDUCING RISK OF MORTALITY

摘要

The present invention relates to methods for preventing or reducing the risk of mortality by any means including, but not limited to, cardiovascular events in mammals, particularly humans, comprising administering a dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-IV) inhibitor to the mammal or human. In addition, the present invention relates to methods for preventing or reducing the risk of non-fatal myocardial infarction and/or non-fatal stroke in mammals, particularly humans, comprising administering a DPP-IV inhibitor to the mammal or human.