Tight Glycemic Control in Diabetic Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients Improves Perioperative Outcomes and Decreases Recurrent Ischemic Events

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Authors

Harold L. Lazar · Boston Medical Center

Stuart R. Chipkin · Boston Medical Center

Carmel Fitzgerald · Boston Medical Center

Yusheng Bao · Boston Medical Center

Howard Cabral · Boston Medical Center

Carl S. Apstein · Boston Medical Center

Abstract

Tight glycemic control with GIK in diabetic CABG patients improves perioperative outcomes, enhances survival, and decreases the incidence of ischemic events and wound complications.

Topics & Keywords

Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 109, Issue 12, pp. 1497-1502

DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.0000121747.71054.79

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