RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Phil
T1 Diabetes and the Heart
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2009
FD SAGE Publications
VO 9
IS 4
SP 33
OP 33
DO 10.1177/155989770904023
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/9/4/33.abstract
AB This article discusses the therapeutic challenges that are associated with the combination of coronary artery disease (CAD) and diabetes mellitus. The link between CAD and dysglycemia is that the release of stress hormones and peptides due to a myocardial infarction is associated with insulin resistance and increased glucose or free fatty acid levels.