Authors: M. Pěnička Authors‘ workplace: Přednosta: prof. MUDr. Petr Widimský, DrSc. ; III. interní-kardiologická klinika Kardiocentra 3. Lékařské fakulty UK a Fakultní nemocnice Královské Vinohrady, Praha Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2007; 87(10): 576-582 Category: Reviews
This review summarizes the current understanding of the relationship between diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases. The majority of patients with diabetes die from cardiovascular diseases. Diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and the presence of diabetes is one of the strongest predictors of mortality in patients with established cardiovascular disease. This paper aims to provide guidance to general practitioners to identify individuals at high risk for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. It also summarizes the principles of prevention and treatment for these patients.
Key words: diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, mortality, prognosis, prevention.
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