Key result
Diabetes is proposed as an MI risk equivalent rather than a CAD equivalent.
Why the study?
The concept of diabetes as a coronary artery disease equivalent has been challenged by recent data, prompting reevaluation of its clinical usefulness.
Population
Patients with diabetes
Comparison
Diabetes as coronary artery disease equivalent vs diabetes as myocardial infarction risk equivalent
Design
Review
Authors
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Proposes redefining diabetes as a myocardial infarction risk equivalent rather than a coronary artery disease equivalent to better convey risk levels.
Proposes redefining diabetes as a myocardial infarction risk equivalent rather than a coronary artery disease equivalent to better convey risk levels.
Magri et al. (2012) conducted a review in Diabetes. Diabetes was evaluated. Diabetes is proposed to be more accurately considered a myocardial infarction risk equivalent rather than a coronary artery disease equivalent to better convey cardiovascular risk.
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