Prognostic value of admission plasma glucose and HbA<sub>1c</sub> in acute myocardial infarction

2004148 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Samy Hadjadj · Diabetes Australia

D Coisne · Institute of Cardiology

Gérard Mauco

Stéphanie Ragot · Université de Poitiers

F. Duengler · Diabetes Australia

P. Sosner · Institute of Cardiology

F. Torremocha · Diabetes Australia

Abstract

Admission plasma glucose, even after adjustment on HbA(1c), is a prognostic factor associated with mortality after acute myocardial infarction. Acute rather than the chronic pre-existing glycometabolic state accounts for the prognosis after acute myocardial infarction.

Topics & Keywords

Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetic Medicine

Volume 21, Issue 4, pp. 305-310

DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2004.01112.x

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