High blood sugar levels could lead to heart attack complications

Tuesday, January 5, 2016 - 12:53 in Health & Medicine

Direct evidence of blood vessel contraction due to glucose (sugar) has now been demonstrated for the first time, researchers report. These effects were observed even at glucose levels that could be reached after a large meal. This research provides a potential therapeutic target for improving outcomes following a heart attack or stroke

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