Implications of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes - Poorer Outcomes Among Diabetics

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world, causing over 17 million deaths annually, of which 7.2 million by coronary heart disease. They are a major public health problem worldwide, of which acute coronary syndromes show special attention due to increased prevalence and incidence and poor prognosis. Although advanced therapies can improve the morbidity and mortality associated with acute coronary syndromes in well-developed countries, developing countries remain exposed to the ravages of these diseases. Of the patients admitted for acute coronary syndrome, about 30% suffer from diabetes mellitus, considered a major risk factor and a predictor for unfavorable evolution regardless of the type of acute coronary syndrome.