Retinopathy Is Associated With Cardiovascular and All-Cause Mortality in Both Diabetic and Nondiabetic Subjects
Key result
Retinopathy is associated with cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in both diabetic and nondiabetic subjects.
Why the study?
Is retinopathy associated with cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in diabetic and nondiabetic subjects?
Population
Diabetic and nondiabetic subjects in a population-based prospective cohort
Design
Cohort
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
May identify higher-risk nondiabetic patients; leaves open whether screening alters outcomes or warrants practice change.
Study Design
Type
Cohort
Structured PICO
Is retinopathy associated with cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in diabetic and nondiabetic subjects?
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Population
Diabetic and nondiabetic subjects in a population-based prospective cohort
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Exposure
Retinopathy (exposure)
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Outcome
Cardiovascular and all-cause mortalityhard clinical
This study investigates whether the presence of retinopathy is associated with cardiovascular and all-cause mortality across both diabetic and nondiabetic populations.
Cite This Study
Hecke et al. (2003) conducted a cohort in Retinopathy in diabetic and nondiabetic subjects. Retinopathy was evaluated on Cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. Retinopathy is associated with cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in both diabetic and nondiabetic subjects.