Prevalence of cardiovascular disease and evaluation of standard of care in type 2 diabetes: a nationwide study in primary care

Conclusion: In a nationwide database survey in primary care, the prevalence of CVD in patients with type 2 diabetes was high (21.4%). Standard of care was largely in accordance with national guidelines. Identification of eligible patients is possible with existing electronic patient record systems. Identifying this high-risk subgroup of patients with type 2 diabetes and optimizing their treatment might add further cardiovascular benefits as suggested by recent cardiovascular outcome trials.
Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - Category: Cardiology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research