High Preoperative HbA1c Linked to Adverse CABG Outcomes
The researchers studied the Veterans Affairs data to evaluate the association of pre-operative hemoglobin A1c and long-term outcome after isolated coronary artery bypass grafting.
Coronary Artery Disease
Statins Reduce MACE in Diabetes Without Obstructive CAD
The researchers studied the effect of aspirin and statin treatment on cardiovascular and bleeding incidence in patients with diabetes in the absence of obstructive CAD.
Older Age, Diabetes Duration, and CAD Are Leading Risk Factors for PAD in Patients With T2DM
Researchers report the results of a systematic review assessing risk factors for peripheral artery disease in populations with type 2 diabetes.
Medicare Claims Database Useful for Detecting Arrhythmogenic Risk of QT-Prolonging Drugs
Study authors evaluated whether using an observational study that includes Medicare claims data could detect the proarrhythmic risk of medications known to prolong the QT interval.
Cardiorenal Disease Burden Increased in Type 1 Diabetes Across Lifespan
Patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes have a high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but now, a new study shows that type 1 diabetes patients are more susceptible to both cardiovascular and renal disease.
Major Adverse CV Event Prediction Via Coronary CT Angiography in T2D
Extent and severity of coronary artery disease was examined in over 900 patients with type 2 diabetes.
Elevated Pancreatic Polypeptide May Predict Coronary Artery Disease in T2DM
Pancreatic polypeptide significantly correlated with Framingham 10-year risk for coronary artery disease.
Is Diabetes a Modifier of CV Risk After DAPT Cessation Post-DES PCI?
Risk of major adverse cardiovascular events up for DAPT disruption, regardless of diabetes status
ACC Revises Coronary Revascularization Criteria in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
The 2017 criteria utilize new terminology, classify symptoms as asymptomatic or ischemic, and expand the role of fractional flow reserve.
Are Coronary Artery Calcium Scores Indicative of Coronary Heart Disease in Young Patients?
While CAC scores may be indicative of CHD, ordering CT scans on young, otherwise healthy individuals may place a burden on the health care system.
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