Differential Impact of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on Outcomes Among 1.4 Million US Patients Undergoing

Andrija Matetic1, Gemina Doolub2, Aditya Bharadwaj3

  • 1Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Split, Split, Croatia; Keele Cardiovascular Research Group, Centre for Prognosis Research, Keele University, UK.

Insights

Patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) face higher risks of adverse outcomes. Type 1 DM patients represent a particularly high-risk group post-PCI.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a growing concern globally.
  • Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a common procedure for coronary artery disease.
  • Limited data exists on DM's impact on PCI outcomes, especially concerning DM subtypes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the impact of diabetes mellitus (DM) and its subtypes on in-hospital outcomes following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
  • To compare adverse events in patients with type 1 DM (T1DM) and type 2 DM (T2DM) versus those without DM undergoing PCI.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of National Inpatient Sample data from October 2015 to December 2018.
  • Stratification of PCI hospitalizations based on the presence and subtype of DM.
  • Multivariable logistic regression to calculate adjusted odds ratios (aOR) for in-hospital adverse outcomes.

Main Results:

  • T1DM patients showed significantly higher adjusted odds ratios (aOR) for major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE), mortality, major bleeding, and stroke compared to no-DM.
  • T2DM patients had increased aOR for MACCE, mortality, and stroke, but not major bleeding.
  • Both T1DM and T2DM patients had lower aOR for cardiac complications compared to no-DM patients.

Conclusions:

  • Diabetes mellitus significantly increases the likelihood of adverse in-hospital outcomes after PCI.
  • Type 1 DM patients constitute a particularly high-risk cohort requiring closer monitoring and management post-PCI.
Abstract

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