Journal article
Implications of Diabetes in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes: The Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events
Abstract
BACKGROUND: There are limited data describing the presenting characteristics, management, and outcomes of diabetic and nondiabetic patients with an acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
OBJECTIVE: To examine differences in these factors, patients with ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction, non-ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction, and unstable angina were enrolled in a large multinational coronary disease registry.
Authors
Franklin K; Goldberg RJ; Spencer F; Klein W; Budaj A; Brieger D; Marre M; Steg PG; Gowda N; Gore JM
Journal
JAMA Internal Medicine, Vol. 164, No. 13, pp. 1457–1463
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
July 12, 2004
DOI
10.1001/archinte.164.13.1457
ISSN
2168-6106
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Acute DiseaseAge FactorsAgedAmericasAngioplasty, Balloon, CoronaryAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAustraliaCalcium Channel BlockersCoronary DiseaseDiabetes MellitusEuropeFemaleHeart FailureHospitalizationHumansMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionNew ZealandProspective StudiesRegistriesRisk FactorsSyndromeTreatment Outcome