Acute coronary syndrome in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: analysis of Russian hospital care

Abstract

Aims. To analyze basic clinical characteristics, inhospital therapeutic approaches and outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome(ACS) and diabetes mellitus (DM). Materials and methods. Patients were included in this study according to the protocol, established for Russian ACS Registry (RECORD),based on data from 18 hospitals operating in 13 Russian cities. Results. 796 patients took part in the current study. 15.6% reported diagnosis of DM at admission. We observed positive correlationbetween initial glycemic levels and presence of DM (r=0.43; р

Keywords

• acute coronary syndrome
• diabetes mellitus
• registry
• record