Early Detection Of Asymptomatic Coronary Artery Disease In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
; : 183-189, 2009.
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BACKGROUND/AIMS: In type 2 diabetic patients, coronary artery disease (CAD) is usually detected at an advanced stage due to a lack of symptoms. The aim of this study was to define which clinical parameters or non-invasive tests predict CAD in asymptomatic type 2 diabetic patients. METHODS: One hundred fourteen asymptomatic type 2 diabetic patients were divided into two groups based on the number of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors (group A > or =2, group B or =10 years (OR=3.28; 95% CI, 1.29-8.84) were independent CAD risk factors in asymptomatic patients. CONCLUSIONS: We recommend a routine screening for CAD in type 2 diabetic patients who have a longer (> or =10 years) diabetic duration or a family history of CAD, even if they are asymptomatic for CAD.
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Assunto principal:
Doença da Artéria Coronariana
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Estudos Prospectivos
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Fatores de Risco
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Diagnóstico Precoce
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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2
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Teste de Esforço
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2009
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Article