RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Alexander, Walter
T1 Elevated HbA1c Associated with Cardiovascular Events in Non-Diabetics
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2007
FD SAGE Publications
VO 7
IS 6
SP 10
OP 10
DO 10.1177/155989770700700606
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/7/6/10.1.abstract
AB Several large studies have shown that in diabetic patients, HbA1C is a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease, while in non-diabetics, this association is less clear. This article discusses results of the first study to examine the association of HbA1C with non-fatal cardiovascular disease in non-diabetics.