Several studies have suggested a beneficial role of insulin and glucose infusions after myocardial infarction and in critically ill diabetic and non-diabetic patients. However, the insulin-glucose infusions are not routinely given to these patients, since no large randomized control trial was carried out, mechanisms involved in the benefits obtained are poorly understood, infusion protocols are complex and finally, health professionals need to change their cultural premises to apply them in their practice. Insulin has beneficial cardiovascular effects, such as the […]