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The Coronary Artery Revascularisation in Diabetes (CARDia) trial: a prospective, randomised comparison of optimal coronary angioplasty with use of stenting and abciximab recommended versus up to date coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with diabetes mellitus suitable for either intervention

Kapur A, Malik IS, Bagger JP, Anderson JR, Beatt KJ, Hall RJC, for the CARDia Investigators

Background: Patients with diabetes mellitus have an increased incidence and severity of ischaemic heart disease, which leads to an increased requirement for coronary revascularisation. Evidence to decide on best operative strategy—coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) …