Impact of Diabetes on Mortality After the First Myocardial Infarction

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Authors

Heikki Miettinen · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Seppo Lehto · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Veikko Salomaa · Kuopio University Hospital

Markku Mähönen · Kuopio University Hospital

Matti Niemelä

Steven M. Haffner

Kalevi Pyörälà · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Abstract

The high mortality rate of diabetic patients after their first myocardial infarction and the high proportion of out-of-hospital deaths in this group imply that vigorous primary and secondary preventive measures should become an integral part of their medical care.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 21, Issue 1, pp. 69-75

DOI: 10.2337/diacare.21.1.69

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