Frequency of undiagnosed and untreated diabetes mellitus in patients with acute coronary syndromes

Authors: Conaway, D G; O'Keefe, J H

Source: Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy, Volume 4, Number 4, July 2006 , pp. 503-507(5)

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Abstract:

The current epidemic of obesity warrants aggressive screening for associated comorbid conditions; namely, the metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus. Approximately 25-30% of patients with acute coronary syndrome have diabetes. Of the remaining patients, most have a spectrum of abnormal glucose metabolism, including previously undiagnosed impaired fasting glucose and diabetes mellitus. This article reviews the current literature and the author's own experience of this subject, as well as highlighting effective new agents in treating diabetes.

Keywords: acute coronary syndrome; diabetes mellitus; undiagnosed

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1586/14779072.4.4.503

Affiliations: 1: University of Missouri - Kansas City, Truman Medical Center and St Luke's Hospital (Mid American Heart Institute), Kansas City, MO 66205, USA., Email: conawayd@umkc.edu

Publication date: 2006-07-01

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Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy provides expert commentary on the clinical applications of the new medicines, therapeutic agents and diagnostics in cardiovascular disease. Coverage inculdes drug therapy, heart disease, vascular disorders, hypertension, cholesterol in cardiovascular disease, heart disease, stroke, heart failure and cardiovascular surgery.
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