Glucose tolerance in patients with coronary heart disease.
1988
K Nazar, and
H Kociuba-Uściłko, and
L Ziółkowski, and
E Wójcik-Ziółkowska
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D001786
Blood Glucose
Glucose in blood.
Blood Sugar,Glucose, Blood,Sugar, Blood
D003327
Coronary Disease
An imbalance between myocardial functional requirements and the capacity of the CORONARY VESSELS to supply sufficient blood flow. It is a form of MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA (insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle) caused by a decreased capacity of the coronary vessels.
A test to determine the ability of an individual to maintain HOMEOSTASIS of BLOOD GLUCOSE. It includes measuring blood glucose levels in a fasting state, and at prescribed intervals before and after oral glucose intake (75 or 100 g) or intravenous infusion (0.5 g/kg).