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This commentary highlights that in patients with concomitant diabetes and hypertension, aortic stiffness and glycemic control are critical independent determinants of cardiovascular risk.
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In patients with concomitant diabetes and hypertension, aortic stiffness is driven more by diabetes duration and glycemic control than by blood pressure, highlighting the need for early and effective glycemic management to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Safar et al. (2017) conducted an editorial in Concomitant hypertension and diabetes. This commentary highlights that in patients with concomitant diabetes and hypertension, aortic stiffness and glycemic control are critical independent determinants of cardiovascular risk.
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