Aim: Type-2 diabetes is a risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD), however, a number of studies have shown that patients are asymptomatic for CAD. The presence of CAD in asymptomatic patients with type-2 diabetes were evaluated to determine its impact on management decision and prognosis.Methods: Seventy five patients underwent SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging for detection of suspected CAD. We used 17 segment model for perfusion and function analysis. Multislice computed tomography was performed in 45 patients to assess coronary calcium score (CAC). Complete laboratory analyses with lipid values and standard risk factors were analyzed. Forward logistic regression analysis was used to assess predictive parameters for myocardial ischemia during the follow up period of 20±4 months.
BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to evaluate whether there is any association between myocardial ischemia, common risk factors and carotid artery ultrasound parameters in asymptomatic type 2 diabetic (DMT2) patients.
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