Role of surgical revascularization in diabetic patients with coronary artery disease

Abstract

Diabetes is a well-known risk factor for morbidity and mortality associated with coronary artery disease. Currently, diabetics represent approximately a quarter of patients requiring coronary revascularization in the USA. The purpose of this article is to review and analyze the available data in surgical revascularization of diabetic patients with coronary artery disease. The review will also examine new developments in myocardial revascularization and assess their probable impact on the long-term outcome of diabetic patients.

Keywords::

• angioplasty
• coronary artery bypass
• coronary artery disease
• stents
• survival
• total arterial coronary revascularization