Coronary revascularization in diabetic patients: Current state of evidence.

Abstract

Although diabetic patients constitute an increasing number of individuals undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and surgical revascularization, they experience worse outcomes than nondiabetic patients. The optimal coronary revascularization strategy in the diabetic population remains unclear in view of advancements in pharmacotherapy and technology of both PCI and surgical revascularization. Data to guide decision making are limited regarding the current choice between coronary artery bypass graft surgery and PCI using drug-eluting stents and newer antiplatelet agents in diabetic patients with multivessel coronary artery disease. The present article summarizes the current state of evidence for coronary revascularization in the diabetic population.