Abstract:Background: Microvascular angiopathies in DM patients are associated with elevated levels of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c). However, the connection between HbA1.c and the severity of CAD and coronary perfusion in DM patients remains obscure. Objectives: Evaluation if there is a correlation between HbA1c levels and the complexity of coronary artery lesions, as measured by the Syntax score among middle-aged DM patients who have been referred for elective coronary angiography. Patients and Methods: 50 patients with… Show more
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