Effects of the Early ACE Inhibition in Diabetic Nonthrombolyzed Patients With Anterior Acute Myocardial Infarction

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Authors

Stefano Bacchelli · University of Bologna

Daniela Degli Esposti · University of Bologna

Ettore Ambrosioni · University of Bologna

on behalf of the SMILE Study Investigators

Abstract

The present data suggest that the clinical outcome of patients with diabetes and myocardial infarction can be significantly improved by early treatment with zofenopril. The lesser effect on 1-year mortality seems to suggest that long-term treatment is probably needed to maintain the benefits of the early ACE inhibition in patients with diabetes.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 26, Issue 6, pp. 1862-1868

DOI: 10.2337/diacare.26.6.1862

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