Heart disease is a leading cause of death in people with diabetes mellitus. Despite improvements in treatment options, diabetes remains associated with excess risk of heart disease. This is particularly important in people with diabetes with recent heart attack as the risk of recurrent heart attack, heart failure and death are increased substantially.
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