Glucose, insulin, and the cardiovascular system

Abstract

Glucose, insulin, and the cardiovascular systemThere is increasing evidence to support the beneficial eVects of glucose-insulin-potassium infusions (GIK) in acute myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, and cardiac surgery. An article in this issue suggests some benefits may also accrue during the treatment of chronic heart failure. 1

Sex differences in the relation of depressive symptoms, hostility, and anger expression to indices of glucose metabolism in nondiabetic adults.

“…The clinical significance of glucose metabolism and its role in atherosclerotic CVD and Type 2 diabetes has been well documented (Bavenholm et al, 1995; Bjornholt et al, 1999; Bonora et al, 2002; Broomhead & Colvin, 2001; Coutinho, Gerstein, Wang, & Yusuf, 1999; Dandona, Aljada, Chaudhuri, & Bandyopadhyay, 2003; Ferrannini, Haffner, Mitchell, & Stern, 1991; Gerstein, Pais, Pogue, & Yusuf, 1999; Howard et al, 1996; Onat et al, 2002; G. M. Reaven, 1988; Sasso et al, 2004).…”