American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 104, Issue 4 , Pages 492-497 , 15 August 2009

Usefulness of Diabetes Mellitus to Predict Long-Term Outcomes in Patients With Unstable Angina Pectoris

  • Michael E. Farkouh, MD, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Institute, New York, New York
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Tel: 212-659-9181; fax: 212-849-2674
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  • Ashish Aneja, MD

      Affiliations

    • Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Institute, New York, New York
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  • Guy S. Reeder, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Cardiovascular Diseases and Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota
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  • Peter A. Smars, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Emergency Medical Services and Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota
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  • Ryan J. Lennon, MS

      Affiliations

    • Division of Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota
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  • Heather J. Wiste, BA

      Affiliations

    • Division of Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota
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  • Kay Traverse, RN

      Affiliations

    • Division of Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota
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  • Louai Razzouk, MD

      Affiliations

    • Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Institute, New York, New York
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  • Ananda Basu, MD

      Affiliations

    • Section of Health Services Evaluation, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota
    • Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota
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  • David R. Holmes Jr., MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Cardiovascular Diseases and Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota
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  • Verghese Mathew, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Cardiovascular Diseases and Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota

Received 8 January 2009 ,Revised 2 April 2009 ,Accepted 2 April 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.04.007

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 104, Issue 4 , Pages 492-497 , 15 August 2009

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