[Early invasive strategy in diabetic patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes].

Background And Objectives: In the management of non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTE-ACS), several studies have shown a reduction in mortality with the use of an invasive strategy in high-risk patients, including diabetic patients. Paradoxically, other studies have shown an under-utilization of this invasive strategy in these patients. The aim of this study is to determine the characteristics of patients managed conservatively and identify determinants of the use of invasive or conservative strategy.

Clinical presentation of acute coronary syndrome in patients previously treated with nitrates.

Aims: Several reports have suggested that nitrates limit acute ischaemic damage by a mechanism similar to preconditioning. This study aims to evaluate the effect of chronic oral nitrates on the clinical presentation and short-term outcomes of patients admitted with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in patients with ACS admitted to 62 acute care units from 2010 to 2011.