Researchers at Rutgers University School of Medicine in New Jersey and Saint Peter’s University Hospital analyzed data on 1.79 million patients.
THE prediabetes -and not only diabetes- seems to be a powerful, independent risk factor for heart attackas shown by a new American scientific study.
Researchers at Rutgers University School of Medicine in New Jersey and Saint Peter’s University Hospital, led by Dr. Kevin Raj, who made the announcement at the ENDO 2022 Endocrinology Conference in Atlanta, analyzed data from 1.79 million patients. heart attack. Of these, about 1% had prediabetes.
It was estimated that prediabetes was associated with one 25% increase in heart attack risk, compared to those who did not have prediabetes. It was also associated with a 45% increased risk of percutaneous coronary intervention (to open blocked blood vessels) and almost twice the risk of coronary artery bypass graft surgery (“bypass”).
Prediabetes is a condition in which blood glucose (sugar) is at higher than normal levels, but not high enough to be considered diabetes. People with prediabetes are more likely to eventually develop diabetes. While the diabetes is a known risk factor for heart attacks, strokes, kidney problems and other diseases, less was known until now about the relationship between prediabetes-heart attacks and other heart problems.
“Our study acts as an alarm bell for everyone, in order to focus attention on prediabetes as well, not only on diabetes. “Based on our findings, we encourage everyone to make lifestyle changes, follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly for at least 150 minutes each week to reduce the risk of heart attack,” said Dr. Raj.
