General glycosylated hemoglobin goals potentially increase myocardial infarction severity in diabetes patients with comorbidities: Insights from a nationwide multicenter study.

Qianzi CheYan ZhangJianan WangZheng WanXianghua FuJiyan ChenHongbing YanYundai ChenJunbo GeDafang ChenYong Huo

Published in: Journal of diabetes investigation (2020)

HbA1c level is independently correlated with CAD extent and severity in STEMI patients. HbA1c below generally recommended levels might still increase the risk of CAD progression, especially for diabetes patients with hypertension or hyperlipidemia.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
coronary artery disease
cardiovascular disease
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
blood pressure
chronic kidney disease
heart failure
glycemic control
percutaneous coronary intervention
prognostic factors
cross sectional
acute coronary syndrome
patient reported outcomes
weight loss