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World J Cardiol. Aug 26, 2014; 6(8): 802-813
Published online Aug 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i8.802
Published online Aug 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i8.802
Atypical presentation of acute and chronic coronary artery disease in diabetics
Hadi AR Hadi Khafaji, Internal Medicine Department, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto University, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4, Canada
Jassim M Al Suwaidi, Qatar Cardiovascular Research Center and Heart Hospital Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
Author contributions: Khafaji HARH and Al Suwaidi JM contributed to organizing, writing and reviewng this article.
Correspondence to: Hadi AR Hadi Khafaji, FRCPGlasgow, Internal Medicine Department, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto University, 200 Elizabeth Street, 14 EN-208 Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4, Canada. hadi968@hotmail.com
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Received: December 23, 2013
Revised: April 24, 2014
Accepted: May 29, 2014
Published online: August 26, 2014
Processing time: 268 Days and 11.5 Hours
Revised: April 24, 2014
Accepted: May 29, 2014
Published online: August 26, 2014
Processing time: 268 Days and 11.5 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Atypical presentations of both acute and chronic ischemic heart disease in diabetic patients is one of the most under-investigated subjects despite extensive research into coronary artery disease even in major clinical trials. To date, according to available data from numerous studies, the impact of atypical presentation on outcome is highly controversial making definitive conclusions difficult. This may have a significant impact on morbidity and mortality of acute and chronic coronary artery disease in diabetics.