Key result
This review explains the variety of diagnostic exams available for the identification of coronary artery disease in patients with diabetes to assist in determining the appropriate diagnostic tool.
Why the study?
What are the appropriate diagnostic exams for screening and identifying coronary artery disease in patients with diabetes?
What are the appropriate diagnostic exams for screening and identifying coronary artery disease in patients with diabetes?
This review provides guidance on selecting appropriate diagnostic tools for screening coronary artery disease in patients with diabetes.
May assist clinicians selecting CAD diagnostics for diabetes; extends literature while leaving optimal strategies open.
In Brief Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes. Consequently, proper screening and diagnosis of CAD is crucial for the prevention and early treatment of coronary events. This review explains the variety of diagnostic exams available for the identification of CAD in patients with diabetes and will assist health care providers in determining the appropriate diagnostic tool for each patient.
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Eve Roelker (2008) conducted a review in Coronary artery disease in patients with diabetes. Diagnostic exams for CAD screening was evaluated. This review explains the variety of diagnostic exams available for the identification of coronary artery disease in patients with diabetes to assist in determining the appropriate diagnostic tool.
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