Diabetes and mortality following acute coronary syndromes
SM Donahoe, GC Stewart, CH McCabe, S Mohanavelu… - Jama, 2007 - jamanetwork.com
ContextThe worldwide epidemic of diabetes mellitus is increasing the burden of
cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among persons with diabetes. The
independent effect of diabetes on mortality following acute coronary syndromes (ACS) is
uncertain. ObjectiveTo evaluate the influence of diabetes on mortality following ACS using a
large database spanning the full spectrum of ACS. Design, Setting, and PatientsA subgroup
analysis of patients with diabetes enrolled in randomized clinical trials that evaluated ACS …
cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among persons with diabetes. The
independent effect of diabetes on mortality following acute coronary syndromes (ACS) is
uncertain. ObjectiveTo evaluate the influence of diabetes on mortality following ACS using a
large database spanning the full spectrum of ACS. Design, Setting, and PatientsA subgroup
analysis of patients with diabetes enrolled in randomized clinical trials that evaluated ACS …