Glycemia and inflammatory markers in acute coronary syndrome: association with late post-hospital outcomes.

Background: Glycemia and inflammatory markers were associated with clinical outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

Objectives: To evaluate the role of glycemia and inflammatory markers as predictors of late cardiovascular outcomes after ACS.

Methods: One hundred and ninety-nine ACS patients of a Coronary Care Unit were included, from March to November 2002.