Key result
Diabetes increases the risk of coronary disease between twofold and fourfold, particularly in women, and is associated with a threefold increase in cardiovascular death compared to non-diabetics.
Population
Patients with coronary artery disease and diabetes
Design
Review
Authors
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Confirms substantial excess CV risk in diabetes, particularly women; leaves open whether intensified strategies reduce mortality in this population.
This review highlights that diabetic patients with CAD have higher cardiovascular risk and worse outcomes with certain revascularization strategies, emphasizing the need for tailored management.
Rutter et al. (1997) conducted a review in Coronary artery disease and diabetes. Diabetes vs. Non-diabetic patients was evaluated. Diabetes increases the risk of coronary disease between twofold and fourfold, particularly in women, and is associated with a threefold increase in cardiovascular death compared to non-diabetics.
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