Percutaneous coronary intervention for revascularization of the diabetic patient.
The field of interventional cardiology has progressed rapidly in recent years with the advent of new technology and expanding role of adjunctive pharmacology. This article provides an overview of both current and historical approaches to treating coronary artery disease in the diabetic patient.
Butts
Jeremy N
JN
Department of Cardiology, Hammersmith Hospital, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College School of Medicine, London W12 0HS.
Morgan
Kenneth P
KP
Beatt
Kevin J
KJ
D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000379:methods*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000628:therapy*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications*; D003925:Diabetic Angiopathies / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015607:Stents